The French Connection (1971)

7.6	Listal rating
7.9	IMDB rating

Crime (15), Drama (10), Action (7), Drugs (5), Thriller (5), 1970s (5), Chase (4), Car Chase (4), Police (3), 1971 (3), Suspense (2), Stakeout (2), Murder (2), Fall Down Stairs (1), Killing (1), French Mastermind (1), Cops (1), Train (1), Actor (1), Volkswagen Beetle (1)

Description

William Friedkin's gritty police drama portrays two tough New York City cops trying to intercept a huge heroin shipment coming from France. An interesting contrast is established between 'Popeye' Doyle, a short-tempered alcoholic bigot who is nevertheless a hard-working and dedicated police officer, and his nemesis Alain Charnier, a suave and urban ... (more)

Directed by

William Friedkin

Starring (View all) :

Jimmy Doyle

Alain Charnier

Det. Buddy Russo

Sal Boca

Pierre Nicoli

Devereaux

Mulderig

Marie Charnier

Weinstock

Angie Boca

Written by (View all) :

Ernest Tidyman

(screenplay)

Robin Moore

(book)

Videos


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