The French Connection
Doyle is bad news—but a good cop.
19711h 44m7.5(2,176 votes)
ActionCrimeThriller
Synopsis
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.
The French Connection (1971) is a action, crime, and thriller film directed by William Friedkin. It stars Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, and Fernando Rey. The film runs for 1 hour 44 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10 from 2,176 votes.
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Director
Cast
Gene Hackman
Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle
Roy Scheider
Buddy Russo
Fernando Rey
Alain Charnier
Tony Lo Bianco
Sal Boca
Marcel Bozzuffi
Pierre Nicoli
Frédéric de Pasquale
Devereaux
Bill Hickman
Mulderig
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Who stars in The French Connection?
The French Connection stars Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, and Tony Lo Bianco, and was directed by William Friedkin.
How long is The French Connection?
The French Connection has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes.
When did The French Connection come out?
The French Connection was released in 1971.
What genre is The French Connection?
The French Connection is a action, crime, and thriller film.
Is The French Connection worth watching?
The French Connection holds an average audience score of 7.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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