The French Connection

1971 · R · 1h 44m · Action, Crime, Thriller · Directed by William Friedkin

The French Connection poster

Rank it on Movi

Synopsis

Doyle is bad news—but a good cop.

Tough narcotics detective 'Popeye' Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.

Reviews from Movi members

barackobama9.1September 4, 2026

If elevated train bad then why The French Connection and The Sting good? Really great music too

Cast

  • Gene HackmanGene HackmanJimmy "Popeye" Doyle
  • Roy ScheiderRoy ScheiderBuddy Russo
  • Fernando ReyFernando ReyAlain Charnier
  • Tony Lo BiancoTony Lo BiancoSal Boca
  • Marcel BozzuffiMarcel BozzuffiPierre Nicoli
  • Frédéric de PasqualeFrédéric de PasqualeDevereaux
  • Bill HickmanBill HickmanMulderig
  • Ann RebbotMarie Charnier
  • Harold GaryWeinstock
  • Arlene FarberArlene FarberAngie Boca
  • Eddie EganEddie EganSimonson
  • André ErnotteAndré ErnotteLa Valle
  • Sonny GrossoSonny GrossoKlein
  • Benny MarinoLou Boca
  • Patrick McDermottChemist
  • Alan WeeksAlan WeeksPusher
  • Al FannAl FannInformant
  • Irving AbrahamsPolice Mechanic
  • Randy JurgensenPolice Sergeant
  • William CokeMotorman

Trailer

Watch Trailer on YouTube

Trailer · YouTube