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1. www.britannica.com › topic › The-French-ConnectionThe French Connection | Plot, Cast, Awards, & Facts

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   Sep 24, 2024 · The French Connection, American crime thriller film, released in 1971, that became known for having one of the most exciting and iconic car chases in cinematic history. The movie, which features other tense action sequences, centres on violent and unlikable New York City narcotics detectives on the trail of international heroin dealers.

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   3 days ago · Tue 1 October 2024 3:00, UK. On the set of 1975’s The French Connection, Gene Hackman was pushed past his breaking point. In the film, Hackman, who by all accounts despised authority, racism and brutality, played the hateful and cynical cop, Popeye Doyle. This would prove to be his breakout role.

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   Sep 27, 2024 · William Friedkin’s 1971 thriller French Connection tells the story of bent cops ‘Popeye’ Doyle and Buddy ‘Cloudy’ Russo as they attempt to foil a large narcotics smuggling operation...

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   Sep 25, 2024 · The French Connection features an iconic car chase that was shot on location in New York City, which was part of the appeal of the gritty style of the film. Winning Best Picture, Director, and Actor at the Oscars, the critical and audience acclaim that The French Connection received has kept it relevant in the cultural mindset.

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   1 day ago · The action/crime movie To Live and Die in L.A. (1985), starring William Petersen and Willem Dafoe, was a critical favorite and drew comparisons to Friedkin's own The French Connection (particularly for its car chase sequence), while his courtroom drama/thriller Rampage (1987) received a fairly positive review from Roger Ebert. [30]

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   6 days ago · 1. The French Connection – Apple TV+. Based on true events, the film revolves around two New York City detectives, Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle (played by Gene Hackman) and Buddy “Cloudy” Russo...

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   3 days ago · In The French Connection, detectives Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy "Cloudy" Russo (Roy Scheider) pursue a French heroin smuggler in New York City. As they delve deeper into the underworld of drug trafficking, Doyle and Russo face mounting danger and ethical dilemmas.

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    What is the French Connection based on?

    • The French Connection, American crime thriller film, released in 1971, that became known for having one of the most exciting and iconic car chases in cinematic history. The movie, which features other tense action sequences, centres on violent and unlikable New York City narcotics detectives on the trail of international heroin dealers.

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    Where was French Connection filmed?

    • William Friedkin’s 1971 thriller French Connection tells the story of bent cops ‘Popeye’ Doyle and Buddy ‘Cloudy’ Russo as they attempt to foil a large narcotics smuggling operation from Marseille, France to New York City. The film is shot in both cities, portraying them as mean and sinister.

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    Is French Connection a good movie?

    • New York seems unrelentingly cold, grey and run down whilst Marseille is a murky port of narrow alleys and criminal overlords. Indeed, French Connection has probably done more to solidify an unsavoury reputation of Marseille than any other film – a reputation both deserved and unjust.

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    Is the French Connection a 'cartoonish' film?

    • Audiences, while lauding Hackman’s work, were dismayed by a more “cartoonish” Popeye in a film that prioritised action sequences over complexity. The French Connection is a testament to the power of collaboration. Sometimes, two creatives just get together at the right place at the right time to make something special.

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