The French Connection
Doyle is bad news—but a good cop.
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: The French Connection
- Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
- Release Date: 1971-10-09
- Runtime: 104 minutes
- Rating: 7.492/10 (1938 votes)
- Budget: $1,800,000
- Revenue: $41,200,000
- Production Companies: D'Antoni Productions, Schine-Moore Productions, 20th Century Fox
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.4804
- Languages: English, French
Cast & Crew
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
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Trailers & Clips
Working with Gene Hackman
Casting the Film
Everything is Cinema
The Look and the Score
Permits and the Car Chase
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The French Connection?▼
The French Connection is a Action, Crime, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1971-10-09.
Who are the main actors in The French Connection?▼
The main cast includes Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi, .
Where can I watch The French Connection online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The French Connection is available.
Is The French Connection based on a true story?▼
Doyle is bad news—but a good cop.
What is the IMDb rating of The French Connection?▼
The French Connection has an IMDb rating of 7.492/10 based on 1938 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The French Connection?▼
The movie had a production budget of $1,800,000 and earned $41,200,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The French Connection?▼
The soundtrack was composed by D'Antoni Productions, Schine-Moore Productions, 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The French Connection filmed?▼
The French Connection was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The French Connection?▼
The total runtime of The French Connection is 104 minutes.
Is The French Connection suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The French Connection?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The French Connection.
Does The French Connection have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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