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The French Connection
The French Connection
Action, Crime, Thriller 10/09/1971

The French Connection (1971)

"Doyle is bad news—but a good cop."

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Overview

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.

William Friedkin

Director

Ernest Tidyman

Screenplay

Top Billed Cast

Detective Popeye Kills Pierre
Working with Gene Hackman
Casting the Film
Everything is Cinema
The Look and the Score
Permits and the Car Chase
The French Connection Wins Film Editing: 1972 Oscars
Trailer
The French Connection Wins Best Picture | 44th Oscars (1972)
William Friedkin ‪Wins Best Directing | 44th Oscars (1972)
The French Connection Wins Adapted Screenplay: 1972 Oscars
William Friedkin On The Car Chase In THE FRENCH CONNECTION
Gene Hackman Wins Best Actor: 1972 Oscars
William Friedkin on Casting Fernando Ray In THE FRENCH CONNECTION
William Friedkin on the Car Chase Scene In THE FRENCH CONNECTION

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