The French Connection
(1971)
7.7
PixlRun
Doyle is bad news—but a good cop.
Country
United States of America
Original language
English, French
Runtime
1h 44min
Premiere
1971-10-09
Box office
$51,700,000
worldwide gross
MPAA rating
R
Director
William Friedkin
Cinematography
Owen Roizman
Editor
Gerald B. Greenberg
Producers
Philip D'Antoni
Production
D'Antoni Productions · Schine-Moore Productions · 20th Century Fox
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Gene Hackman
Jimmy Doyle
Roy Scheider
Buddy Russo
Fernando Rey
Alain Charnier
Tony Lo Bianco
Sal Boca
Marcel Bozzuffi
Pierre Nicoli
Bill Hickman
Mulderig
Ann Rebbot
Marie Charnier
Director
William FriedkinCinematography
Owen RoizmanEditor
Gerald B. GreenbergProducers
Philip D'AntoniPhotos
Awards summary
Won 5 Oscars. 22 wins & 13 nominations total
Our review
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.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed The French Connection?
William Friedkin directed The French Connection in 1971.
What is the IMDb rating?
The French Connection has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 from 149,165 votes.
Where can I watch The French Connection?
The French Connection is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.
How long is The French Connection?
The French Connection has a runtime of 1h 44min (104 minutes).
How much did The French Connection earn at the box office?
The French Connection earned $51,700,000 worldwide.