The French Connection Synopsis & Movie Info

Synopsis

The fast-paced crime classic, this seminal police drama based on true events follows the story of NY narcotics detective Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman) on the trail of the heroin trade from Europe into America. The high-speed car chase made movie-making history, and the film won 5 Oscars including Best Picture.

Movie Info

Starring:
Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi
Theatrical Release Date:
07/10/1991
DVD Release Date:
09/25/2001
Rating:
Not Yet Rated
Run Time:
104 min.
Distributor(s):
20th Century Fox
Production Co.:
20th Century Fox
Director(s):
William Friedkin
Genre(s):
Crime and Mystery, Action and Adventure
Themes:
Drug Trade, Rogue Cops
Tone:
Angry, Harsh, Gritty, Cynical, Ominous, Forceful, Atmospheric
Keywords:
chase, heroin, subway, big-city, drug-bust, drug-ring, war-on-drugs, police-detective, train [locomotive]
Language:
English
Status:
DVD

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