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Released in the same year as Clint Eastwood's DIRTY HARRY (1971), William Friedkin's THE FRENCH CONNECTION marked the beginning of a new era of gritty, urban police dramas. Here, the theme of tough-cop amorality serves a conservative demand for a police-state crackdown on the domestic chaos and subversive youth culture of the Vietnam War period. The film is based on the true story of two New York City police detectives and their investigation into a French heroin smuggling operation. THE FRENCH CONNECTION is perhaps best known for its infamous, masterfully filmed chase scene (influenced by Peter Yates' BULLITT) in which the lead policeman, Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman), recklessly drives a stolen car through oncoming traffic in pursuit of a sniper escaping by elevated train. The thrill of this crime drama is accentuated by director William Friedkin's early European influences, perhaps best represented by the handheld documentary-style visuals and Friedkin's claims that the Oscar-winning screenplay was frequently disregarded in favor of improvisation. THE FRENCH CONNECTION marked not only a significant change of course for his career, but also a stylistic shift that all of Hollywood would soon follow.Product Identifiers
UPC0024543529897
eBay Product ID (ePID)71064776
Product Key Features
ActorFernando Rey, Gene Hackman, Tony Lo Bianco, Roy Scheider
Edition2-Disc Set; Collector's Edition; Checkpoint; Sensormatic
RatingR
Movie/TV TitleFrench Connection
DirectorWilliam Friedkin
FormatBlu-ray Disc
Release Year2009
GenreAction & Adventure
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs2
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Display Format2-Disc Set; Collector's Edition; Checkpoint; Sensormatic
Leading RoleFernando Rey, Gene Hackman, Tony Lo Bianco, Roy Scheider
Film CountryUSA
Release Date20090512
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- Jan 20, 2016
One of the top 10 best action movies made.
Who doesn't know the French Connection? This movie has one of the best chase scenes ever created in a movie. The acting is superb and the action is fantastic.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 24, 2024
See above
Gene Hackman at his best. Truly one of American film's classics. Arguably the best car chase in film history. Another of William Friedkin's best movies.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Nov 07, 2017
Great DVD
Excellent set. DVD 2 has great information about the making of the movie.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 13, 2018
Classic!
One of my favorite movies! Love the CharactorsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 21, 2017
french connection
you would never know this was a blu ray dvdVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
