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The French Connection

The French Connection

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"Sheer entertainment... a fine piece of film-making, fast, fascinating, gripping and gritty." - New York Magazine Best picture 1971. Appearing in virtually every scene, Gene Hackman performed his own stunt driving during much of the renowned and dangerous chase sequence on the streets of Bensonhurst in Brooklyn. Two narcotics detectives, "Popeye" Doyle and his partner Buddy Russo (Hackman and Roy Scheider), start to close in on a vast international narcotics ring when the smugglers unexpectedly strike back. Following an attempt on his life by one of the smugglers, Doyle sets off a deadly pursuit that ultimately takes him far beyond mere New York City limits. Based on a ture story, this action filled thriller, with its amazing chase scene, won five Academy Awards. Color, Closed Captioned, Rated R, Approximate Running Time 104 Minutes.
Product details
Release Date:
1971-10-09
Number of Discs:
1
Publication Date:
1999-05-18
Publisher:
Fox Home Entertainme
Aspect Ratios:
1.27:1
Languages:
Original: English, Original: French
ISBN10:
6302238331
Weight:
172 g
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