Description
The French Connection is a 1971 crime thriller film that tells the story of two detectives, Popeye Doyle and Buddy Russo, who are investigating a narcotics smuggling ring. The film was based on a true story and won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director (William Friedkin) and Best Actor for Hackman. The French Connection 2 is a 1990 crime thriller film that tells the story of two detectives, Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider, who are investigating a French narcotics smuggling ring.
The French Connection:
New York City detectives "Popeye" Doyle and Buddy Russo hope to break a narcotics smuggling ring and ultimately uncover
The French Connection. But when one of the criminals tries to kill Doyle, he begins a deadly pursuit that takes him far outside the city limits. Based on a true story, this action-filled thriller, with its renowned chase scene, won five Academy Awards, in 1971, including Best Picture, Best Director (William Friedkin) and Best Actor for Hackman.
The French Connection 2:
Gene Hackman reprises his Oscar-winning role as Popeye Doyle, the hard-nosed New York detective determined to break a French narcotics ring. Kidnapped by heroin kingpin Alain Charnier in Marseilles, Doyle is mercilessly forced to become a junkie himself. Upon his release, Doyle must kick his habit and join forces with his French police counterpart to hunt down Charnier. Gritty action, riveting performances and a vividly realistic setting make this a powerful sequel to the brilliant original.
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