The French Connection
"Doyle is bad news—but a good cop."
Originally released in 1971. The French Connection is a action/crime film. directed by William Friedkin.
Starring Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, and Fernando Rey
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 1971
54 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (2,068 votes)
Budget
$1.8M
Production budget
Box Office
$41.2M
22.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,800,000
- Revenue
- $41,200,000
Production Companies
- D'Antoni Productions
- Schine-Moore Productions
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The French Connection about?
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.
Who directed The French Connection?
The French Connection was directed by William Friedkin.
How long is The French Connection?
The French Connection has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The French Connection released?
The French Connection was released on October 9, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The French Connection?
The main cast of The French Connection includes Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi.
Is The French Connection worth watching?
The French Connection has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 2,068 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.