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The French Connection (1971)

7.7/10 1971 1h 44m
ActionCrimeDrama
1971 • R • 104 min • Action, Crime, Drama
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★ 7.7 / 10  IMDb
Action Crime Drama
DirectorWilliam Friedkin
WriterErnest Tidyman, Robin Moore, William Friedkin
StarsGene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey
LanguageEnglish, French, Italian
CountryUnited States, France
Box Office: $51,700,000

About The French Connection

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’ Doyl…

Ratings & Reviews

7.7/10
IMDb
97%
Rotten Tomatoes
94/100
Metacritic
🏆 Won 5 Oscars. 22 wins & 13 nominations total

Cast & Crew

Director
William Friedkin
Writer
Ernest Tidyman
Writer
Robin Moore
Actor
Gene Hackman
Actor
Roy Scheider
Actor
Fernando Rey
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7.7/10
IMDb Rating
1h 44min
Runtime
1971
Year

FAQ: The French Connection (1971)

What genre is The French Connection (1971)?
The French Connection (1971) is listed as Action, Crime, Drama.
How long is The French Connection (1971)?
The French Connection (1971) has a runtime of 1h 44min (104 minutes).

Movie Info

Year 1971
Rating 7.7/10
Duration 1h 44m
Genre Crime

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