The French Connection is a 1971 American neo-noir [6] action thriller film [7] directed by William Friedkin and starring Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, and Fernando Rey.

Oct 9, 1971 · The French Connection: Directed by William Friedkin. With Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco. A pair of NYPD detectives in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a …

Nov 29, 2025 · The French Connection, American crime thriller film, released in 1971, that became known for having one of the most exciting and iconic car chases in cinematic history.

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Mar 11, 2025 · The French Connection was a critical and commercial success in 1971. The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, winning five (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best …

The French Connection (1971) is director William Friedkin's brilliant, fast-paced, brutally-realistic police/crime film - his commercial break-through film ("The time is just right for an out and out thriller …

Opening in the back alleys of Marseille, an undercover French police officer is assassinated by a brutal hitman, Pierre Nicoli (Marcel Bozzuffi) on the command of wealthy French Criminal, Alain Charnier …

A complicated deal is set up between the French people, an American money man and the Mafia. Doyle, a tough cop with a shaky reputation who busts a lot of street junkies, needs a big win to keep his …

Tough narcotics detective 'Popeye' Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.

Nov 30, 2025 · “The French Connection” is a crime thriller and action film, known for its gritty realism, intense action sequences, and documentary-style cinematography. The film’s score was composed …