New York City detectives "Popeye" Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider) hope to break a narcotics smuggling ring and ultimately uncover 'The French Connection.' But when one of the criminals tries to kill Doyle, he begins a deadly pursuit that takes him far outside the city limits. Based on a true story, this action-filled thriller, with its renowned chase scene, won five Academy Awards? in 1971, including Best Picture, Best Director (William Friedkin) and Best Actor for Hackman.
Production Year:
1971
Released:
Tue, 02/01/2005
Run Time Minutes:
104
Genres:
Action
Genres:
Suspense/Thriller
Genres:
Drama
Trailer:
No
Format Aspect Ratio:
1.85-Wide Screen
Resolution:
480x720 LowRez
Resolution:
720x1280 HiRez
Audio Language:
English
Audio Format:
Dolby Digital
Audio Channels:
5.1
Actors:
Gene Hackman - Jimmy Doyle
Actors:
Fernando Rey - Alain Charnier
Actors:
Roy Scheider - Buddy Russo
Actors:
Tony Lo Bianco - Sal Boca
Actors:
Marcel Bozzuffi - Pierre Nicoli
Actors:
Frederic De Pasquale - Devereaux
Actors:
Bill Hickman - Mulderig
Actors:
Ann Rebbot - Marie Charnier
Actors:
Harold Gary - Weinstock
Actors:
Arlene Farber - Angie Boca
Actors:
Eddie Egan - Simonson
Actors:
Andre Ernotte - La Valle
Actors:
Sonny Grosso - Klein
Actors:
Bennny Marino - Lou Boca
Actors:
Pat McDermott - Chemist
Actors:
Alan Weeks - Pusher
Actors:
Al Fann - Informant
Actors:
Irving Abrahams - Irving
Actors:
Randy Jurgensen - Police Sergeant
Actors:
William Coke - Motorman
Actors:
The Three Degrees - The Three Degrees
Actors:
Sheila Ferguson - The Three Degrees
Actors:
Sarina C. Grant - Hooker on the Street
Actors:
Joe Lo Grippo - Tollbooth Collector
Actors:
Melonie Haller - Schoolgirl
Actors:
Valerie Holiday - The Three Degrees
Actors:
Eric Jones - Little Boy
Actors:
Jean Luisi - Bit Part
Actors:
Charles McGregor - Bar Patron in Drug Raid
Actors:
Lora Mitchell - Woman with Baby Carriage
Actors:
Maureen Mooney - Bicycle Girl
Actors:
Silvano Nolemi - Dock Worker
Actors:
Darby Lloyd Rains - Stripper
Actors:
Fayette Pinkney - The Three Degrees
Actors:
Burt Richards - Auction Bidder
Actors:
Robert Weil - Auctioneer