Movie "The French Connection" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The French Connection"

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.

Starring actors in "The French Connection" movie:

Gene Hackman as a character Det. Jimmy 'Popeye' Doyle Gene Hackman also starred in the next movies: "Enemy of the State" in a role of Edward 'Brill' Lyle; "Heartbreakers" in a role of William B. Tensy; "Heist"; "Loose Cannons" in a role of MacArthur Stern; "The Replacements" in a role of Jimmy McGinty; "The Mexican" in a role of Arnold Margolese; "Unforgiven" in a role of Little Bill Daggett; "Uncommon Valor" in a role of Col. Cal Rhodes; "Crimson Tide" in a role of Capt. Frank Ramsey; "The Poseidon Adventure" in a role of Rev. Frank Scott; "Superman II: Director's cut" in a role of Lex Luthor; "Bonnie and Clyde" in a role of Buck Barrow; "Under Fire" in a role of Alex Grazier; "Bat*21" in a role of Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton; "Class Action" in a role of Jedediah Tucker Ward; "Absolute Power" in a role of President Allen Richmond; "Antz" in a role of General Mandible; "The Conversation" in a role of Harry Caul; "French Connection II" in a role of Doyle; "Wyatt Earp: Return to Tombstone" in a role of Nicholas Earp; "Prime Cut" in a role of Mary Ann; "Behind Enemy Lines" in a role of Admiral Leslie McMahon Reigart; "Mississippi Burning" in a role of Agent Rupert Anderson; "The Chamber" in a role of Sam Cayhall;

Fernando Rey as a character Alain Charnier Fernando Rey also starred in the next movies: "Return Of The Magnificent Seven" in a role of Priest; "1492: Conquest of Paradise" in a role of Antonio de Marchena; "French Connection II" in a role of Alain Charnier;

Roy Scheider as a character Det. Buddy 'Cloudy' Russo Roy Scheider also starred in the next movies: "The Punisher"; "Jaws" in a role of Police Chief Martin Brody; "Jaws 2" in a role of Police Chief Martin Brody; "Blue Thunder" in a role of Officer Frank Murphy; "2010" in a role of Dr. Heywood Floyd; "Dark Honeymoon" in a role of Sam; "Klute" in a role of Frank Ligourin; "The Poet (aka Hearts Of War)" in a role of Rabbi; "If I Didn't Care" in a role of Linus; "Marathon Man" in a role of Henry 'Doc' Levy; "Texas 46 aka The Good War" in a role of Colonel Gartner;

Tony Lo Bianco as a character Salvatore 'Sal' Boca Tony Lo Bianco also starred in the next movies: "Jane Austen's Mafia!" in a role of Cesar Marzoni; "Tyson" in a role of Jim Jacobs; "Frame of Mind" in a role of Mouthman; "Boiling Point" in a role of Tony Dio; "God Told Me To" in a role of Det. Lt. Peter J. Nicholas; "F.I.S.T" in a role of Babe Milano;

Marcel Bozzuffi as a character Pierre Nicoli, Hit Man Marcel Bozzuffi also starred in the next movies: "Bloodline" in a role of Man in Black;

Frédéric de Pasquale as a character Henri Devereaux Frédéric de Pasquale starred only in the movie "The French Connection"

Bill Hickman as a character Bill Mulderig Bill Hickman also starred in the next movies: "Patton" in a role of Gen. Patton's driver;

Ann Rebbot as a character Mrs. Marie Charnier Ann Rebbot starred only in the movie "The French Connection"

Harold Gary as a character Joel Weinstock Harold Gary starred only in the movie "The French Connection"

Arlene Farber as a character Angie Boca Arlene Farber starred only in the movie "The French Connection"

Eddie Egan as a character Walt Simonson Eddie Egan also starred in the next movies: "Prime Cut" in a role of Jake;

André Ernotte as a character La Valle André Ernotte starred only in the movie "The French Connection"

Sonny Grosso as a character Bill Klein Sonny Grosso also starred in the next movies: "Cruising" in a role of Det. Blasio;