French Connection

The French Connection (1971)

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Product Details: The French Connection (1971)

Edition:
DVD Canadian; 2-Disc Set; Collector's Edition. See other editions
MPAA Rating:
R
Release Date:
01/22/2008
UPC:
024543428510
Directed by:
William Friedkin
Featuring:
Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider. See all cast

Synopsis: The French Connection (1971)

Synopis: Released in the same year as Clint Eastwood's DIRTY HARRY (1971), William Friedkin's THE FRENCH CONNECTION marked the beginning of a new era of gritty, urban police dramas. Here, the theme of tough-cop amorality serves a conservative demand for a police-state crackdown on the domestic chaos and subversive youth culture of the Vietnam War period. The film is based on the true story of two New York City police detectives and their investigation into a French heroin smuggling operation. THE FRENCH CONNECTION is perhaps best known for its infamous, masterfully filmed chase scene (influenced by Peter Yates' BULLITT) in which the lead policeman, Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman), recklessly drives a stolen car through oncoming traffic in pursuit of a sniper escaping by elevated train. The thrill of this crime drama is accentuated by director William Friedkin's early European influences, perhaps best represented by the handheld documentary-style visuals and Friedkin's claims that the Oscar-winning screenplay was frequently disregarded in favor of improvisation. THE FRENCH CONNECTION marked not only a significant change of course for his career, but also a stylistic shift that all of Hollywood would soon follow.

Features: The French Connection (1971)

Features: DVD Features:

2-Disc Set
Widescreen
Audio:
(unspecified) - English

Awards: The French Connection (1971)

Academy Awards
 
Best Actor:
Gene Hackman
Best Picture:
Philip D'Antoni
Best Director:
William Friedkin
Best Adapted Screenplay:
Ernest Tidyman
Best Picture
 
Best Film Editing:
Jerry Greenberg

User Reviews: French Connection

  1. What a Crock!!!

    , March 21, 2002
    Reviewer: Kandy - See all Kandy's reviews
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  2. OPERACAO FRANCA (em portugues)

    , October 14, 2001
    Reviewer: Top 1000 Reviewers adrianobrasil2001 - See all adrianobrasil2001's reviews
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