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The French Connection (1971) | Criteria

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The French Connection

English • 1971 • 1h 44m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

William Friedkin

Crime Thriller Action

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.

Included in
Celebrating Gene Hackman
Position 1
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Method Acting
Position 22
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June 2023
Position 25
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December 2021
Position 13

Credits

Crew

DirectorWilliam Friedkin

WriterErnest Tidyman

CinematographerOwen Roizman

ComposerDon Ellis

EditorGerald B. Greenberg

ProducerPhilip D'Antoni

Cast

Gene Hackmanas Jimmy Doyle

Roy Scheideras Buddy Russo

Fernando Reyas Alain Charnier

as Sal Boca

Marcel Bozzuffias Pierre Nicoli

Frédéric de Pasqualeas Devereaux

Bill Hickmanas Mulderig

Ann Rebbotas Marie Charnier

Harold Garyas Weinstock

Arlene Farberas Angie Boca

Eddie Eganas Simonson

André Ernotteas La Valle

Sonny Grossoas Klein

Benny Marinoas Lou Boca

Patrick McDermottas Chemist

Alan Weeksas Pusher

Al Fannas Informant

Irving Abrahamsas Police Mechanic

Randy Jurgensenas Police Sergeant

William Cokeas Motorman