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Still from The French Connection — The French Connection (1971) — William FriedkinPhotographed by Owen Roizman

Poster for The French Connection

William Friedkin

The French Connection

English / 1971 / 1h 44m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Thriller Action

Letterboxd: 4.00/5·210.3K ratings·45.2K reviewson Letterboxd
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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.

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Celebrating Gene Hackman
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Credits

Crew

Director

William 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

Tony Lo Biancoas 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

The French Connection (1971) | Criteria