THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971)

NY cops Popeye Doyle and Buddy Russo are following their lead on the latest heroin deal, tailing two suspects, and their French "connection" in the process.  Surveying a local candy store, Popeye and Doyle await the moment to make the "big bust," but of course, train hijackings, car chases, death threats, and a good-guy/bad-guy showdown ensues!  

The cast includes: Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider, Tony LoBianco, and Marcel Bozzuffi.

#70 on the AFI Top 100. 1971's Best Picture.

Director William Friedkin's "The French Connection" is an exciting, jam packed cop action fest. Friedkin won the best directing award.

The French Connection Review

Best Picture Oscar Winner / Best Picture Index