 |
The French Connection (1971)Synopsis:
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.
Resource Links:
|
|
|
Reviews & Analyses: The French Connection
Latest Questions |
In Marseilles (France), skilled pizza delivery boy Daniel who drives a scooter finally has his dreams come true. He g...
|
 |
The sensitive swordsman Cho Yi-Hang is tired of his life. He is the unwilling successor to the Wu-Tang clan throne an...
|
 |
Six friends are on their way to a football game. They decide to camp out for the night and continue driving the next ...
|
 |
A financier [Chevy Chase] meets a spurned lover [Demi Moore] and agrees to take her to a business meeting. On the way...
|
