The French Connection
1971R104 min7.6/10
A New York narcotics officer and his partner take on an international drug ring.
When New York detectives Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider) launch a deadly pursuit to bust up a narcotics smuggling ring, they discover a link to France. Based on a true story, this action-packed thriller, with its iconic chase scene, earned OscarsĀ® in 1971 for Best Picture, Best Director (William Friedkin), Best Actor for Hackman, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Editing.
Genres:Action-Adventure, Police/Cop, Thriller
Director:William Friedkin
Cast:Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi, Frederic De Pasquale
Production Country:United States
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Added to Disney+:February 22, 2021