The French Connection

Nan
1h 44m
1971
7.496 /10 (1,985)

Doyle is bad news—but a good cop.

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English, Français
Released Date: 1971-10-09

Top Billed Cast

Gene Hackman

Jimmy Doyle

Roy Scheider

Buddy Russo

Fernando Rey

Alain Charnier

Tony Lo Bianco

Sal Boca

Marcel Bozzuffi

Pierre Nicoli

Frédéric de Pasquale

Devereaux

Bill Hickman

Mulderig

Ann Rebbot

Marie Charnier

Harold Gary

Weinstock

Arlene Farber

Angie Boca

Eddie Egan

Simonson

André Ernotte

La Valle

Sonny Grosso

Klein

Benny Marino

Lou Boca

Patrick McDermott

Chemist

Alan Weeks

Pusher

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