THE FRENCH CONNECTION
Special Features: #8 on AFI’s 100 Years…100 Thrills
This classic police drama stars Gene Hackman as New York City detective Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle, who is working with his partner, Detective Buddy “Cloudy” Russo (Roy Scheider), to intercept a large heroin shipment from France. Based on a true story, the film won five Academy Awards®, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Hackman and Best Director for William Friedkin, who also took home the Golden Globe in that category. DIR William Friedkin; SCR Ernest Tidyman, from the book by Robin Moore; PROD Phillip D’Antoni. U.S., 1971, color, 104 min. RATED R
In Memoriam: Gene Hackman (1930–2025)
Run Time: 104 Minutes
Opening Date: Friday, July 11, 2025
Genre: Crime drama