The French Connection(1971)
“Doyle is bad news—but a good cop.”
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.
Director
William Friedkin
Studio
D'Antoni Productions
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$41M
Cast
Gene Hackman
as Jimmy Doyle
Roy Scheider
as Buddy Russo
Fernando Rey
as Alain Charnier
Tony Lo Bianco
as Sal Boca
Marcel Bozzuffi
as Pierre Nicoli
Frédéric de Pasquale
as Devereaux
Bill Hickman
as Mulderig
Ann Rebbot
as Marie Charnier
Harold Gary
as Weinstock
Arlene Farber
as Angie Boca
Eddie Egan
as Simonson
André Ernotte
as La Valle
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1971
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
7.5 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$41M
Production Companies
D'Antoni Productions • Schine-Moore Productions • 20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The French Connection?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The French Connection (1971).
What is The French Connection about?▼
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.
Who directed The French Connection?▼
The French Connection was directed by William Friedkin and released in 1971. It is a action, crime, thriller film.
How long is The French Connection?▼
The French Connection has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in The French Connection?▼
The cast of The French Connection includes Gene Hackman as Jimmy Doyle, Roy Scheider as Buddy Russo, Fernando Rey as Alain Charnier, Tony Lo Bianco as Sal Boca, Marcel Bozzuffi as Pierre Nicoli and more.
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