The French Connection

1971 • 103 minutes
4.4
167 reviews
96%
Tomatometer
R
Rating
Eligible
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About this movie

New York City detectives Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider) hope to break a narcotics smuggling ring and ultimately uncover The French Connection. But when one of the criminals tries to kill Doyle, he begins a deadly pursuit that takes him far outside the city limits. Based on a true story, this action-filled thriller, with its renowned chase scene, won five Academy Awards® in 1971, including Best Picture, Best Director (William Friedkin) and Best Actor for Hackman.
Rating
R

Ratings and reviews

4.4
167 reviews
Pat Johnson
April 4, 2021
This movie was based on true events, the acting is excellent, Gene Hackman, one of the all time greats may not be appreciated by younger audiences. Its gritty, violent, but a cops life is exactly like that at times. One should check out Prince of the City with Treat Williams. Or better yet, the book about the detectives. Robert Daly is the author.
J.C. “Junnie” Swinton
January 23, 2015
The car following the hijacked train on the "L" is the best ever in film history. Hey Google where is the movie, "The Seven-ups" 2nd best car Chase scene ever! You need to get that ASAP
Daniel Ward
June 14, 2019
only giving it 1 star because I can't give it 0. Don't waste your time on academy award winners....