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French Connection (Blu-ray, 2008)
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Product Information
The story of a New York detective Popeye Doyle is kidnapped by a drug baron and forced to become an addict.Product Identifiers
EAN5039036039338
eBay Product ID (ePID)72506894
Product Key Features
ActorFernando Rey, Gene Hackman, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi, Roy Scheider
Film/TV TitleFrench Connection
DirectorWilliam Friedkin
LanguageEnglish
Run Time103 Mins
Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen
FormatBlu-ray
Release Year2008
FeaturesWidescreen
FranchiseFrench Connection
GenreGeneral, Action & Adventure
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs2
Certificate18
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
ComposerDon Ellis
Additional InformationReleased the same year as Clint Eastwood's DIRTY HARRY, 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. Based on the true story of two New York City police detectives and their investigation into a French heroin smuggling operation, this film is 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 exciting 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 favour of improvisation. THE FRENCH CONNECTION is the first film Friedkin made after announcing to Variety that he would abandon his European influences in favour of genre entertainment. The film not only marked a significant change of course for his career, but also signified a stylistic shift that all of Hollywood would soon follow.
AwardsBest Screenplay Based On Material Previously Produced Or Published 1972 - Ernest Tidyman, Best Actor In A Leading Role 1972 - Gene Hackman, Best Picture 1972 -, Best Director 1972 - William Friedkin
ScreenwriterErnest Tidyman
Sound sourceDTS 5.1
Movie/TV TitleFrench Connection
EditorJerry Greenberg
Director of PhotographyOwen Roizman
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- 11 May, 2021
Gripping.
Fantastic transfer onto Blu ray. Great location shots. Not woke. I winced a few timesVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Jul, 2022
Great classic film with a great car chase
Definitely an oldie but goodieVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Dec, 2020
Classic film
Classic film. One of my all time favorites.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 08 Jun, 2022
Excellent dvd
Thank you excellent dvdVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 20 Jan, 2021
Good
GoodVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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