The Connection
"Marseille 1975. To stop a dangerous drug lord, you need a dangerous cop."
Originally released in 2014. The Connection is a thriller/crime film. directed by Cédric Jimenez. With a runtime of 2h 15m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Jean Dujardin, Gilles Lellouche, and Céline Sallette
Synopsis
Newly transferred to the bustling port city of Marseille to assist with a crackdown on organized crime, energetic young magistrate Pierre Michel is given a rapid-fire tutorial on the ins and outs of an out-of-control drug trade. Pierre's wildly ambitious mission is to take on the French Connection, a highly organized operation that controls the city's underground heroin economy and is overseen by the notorious —and reputedly untouchable— Gaetan Zampa. Fearless, determined and willing to go the distance, Pierre plunges into an underworld world of insane danger and ruthless criminals.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 3, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
2h 15m
135 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (921 votes)
Budget
$26M
Production budget
Box Office
$12.1M
0.5x return
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Jean Dujardin
as Judge Pierre Michel
Gilles Lellouche
as Gaëtan 'Tany' Zampa
Céline Sallette
as Jacqueline Michel
Mélanie Doutey
as Christiane Zampa
Benoît Magimel
as 'Le Fou'
Guillaume Gouix
as Inspector José Alvarez
Bruno Todeschini
as 'Le Banquier'
Féodor Atkine
as Gaston Deferre
Moussa Maaskri
as Franky Manzoni
Pierre Lopez
as Jean Paci
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Budget
- $26,000,000
- Revenue
- $12,062,441
Production Companies
- Gaumont
- SCOPE Pictures
- Légende Films
- CNC
- Ciné+
- Canal+
- La Wallonie
- Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- RTBF
- France 2 Cinéma
- France Télévisions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Connection about?
Newly transferred to the bustling port city of Marseille to assist with a crackdown on organized crime, energetic young magistrate Pierre Michel is given a rapid-fire tutorial on the ins and outs o...
Who directed The Connection?
The Connection was directed by Cédric Jimenez.
How long is The Connection?
The Connection has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
When was The Connection released?
The Connection was released on December 3, 2014 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Connection?
The main cast of The Connection includes Jean Dujardin, Gilles Lellouche, Céline Sallette, Mélanie Doutey, Benoît Magimel.
Is The Connection worth watching?
The Connection has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 921 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.