Film · 1971
The French Connection
Directed by William Friedkin · starring Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey and Roy Scheider
- 1 h 44 min
- 18
- Thriller · Crime
USA
- 7.8 Users5 votes
Synopsis
New York City detectives Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider) hope to break a narcotics smuggling ring and ultimately uncover The French Connection. But when one of the criminals tries to kill Doyle, he begins a deadly pursuit that takes him far outside the city limits. Based on a true story, this action-filled thriller, with its renowned chase scene, won five Academy Awards in 1971, including Best Picture, Best Director (William Friedkin) and Best Actor for Hackman.
Where to watch The French Connection
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
The essentials
- Runtime
- 104 min1 hour and 44 minutes
- Budget
- $1.8m20th Century Studios
- Rating
- 18Suitable only for adults
- How long is The French Connection?
- 1 hour and 44 minutes (104 minutes).
- Who directed The French Connection?
- William Friedkin.
- Who is in The French Connection?
- It stars Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider and Tony Lo Bianco.
- Where can I watch The French Connection?
- In the UK you can watch it on free on BBC iPlayer, on subscription on Disney+ and on rent on Apple TV and Prime Video.
Cast
Full cast (6)-
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- Director
- William Friedkin
- Writers
- William Friedkin
Reviews
7.8 5 votes
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Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 1972 5 of 8 nominations Won: Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Achievement in Directing
- Golden Globes 1972 3 of 4 nominations Won: Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama
Soundtrack
All 3 songs- Everybody Gets to Go to the MoonThe Three Degrees, in the club
- Jingle BellsSung, Gene Hackman, the kids Spotify
- AgainLionel Newman
