Number: 1533

Storyline:
William Friedkin's gritty police drama portrays two tough New York City cops trying to intercept a huge heroin shipment coming from France. An interesting contrast is established between 'Popeye' Doyle, a short-tempered alcoholic bigot who is nevertheless a hard-working and dedicated police officer, and his nemesis Alain Charnier, a suave and urbane gentleman who is nevertheless a criminal and one of the largest drug suppliers of pure heroin to North America. During the surveillance and eventual bust, Friedkin provides one of the most gripping and memorable car chase sequences ever filmed.

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Cast:

Gene Hackman Jimmy Doyle

Fernando Rey Alain Charnier

Roy Scheider Buddy Russo

Tony Lo Bianco Sal Boca

Marcel Bozzuffi Pierre Nicoli

Medium: Digital Copy,

Location: F:\Films\The French Connection\The French Connection.mkv

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 1.85:1