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The French Connection

“Doyle is bad news—but a good cop.”

7.519711h 44mActionCrimeThriller
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The French Connection at a glance

The French Connection is a 1971 action and crime film, running 1h 44m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Disney Plus.

18 age rating1h 44mActionCrime

Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1971-10-09
Runtime
1h 44m
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director
William Friedkin
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
7.5 / 10 · 2,251 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
Gene HackmanJimmy "Popeye" Doyle
Roy ScheiderBuddy Russo
Fernando ReyAlain Charnier
Tony Lo BiancoSal Boca
Marcel BozzuffiPierre Nicoli
Frédéric de PasqualeDevereaux
Bill HickmanMulderig
Ann RebbotMarie Charnier
Harold GaryWeinstock
Arlene FarberAngie Boca
Eddie EganSimonson
André ErnotteLa Valle
Sonny GrossoKlein
Benny MarinoLou Boca

Questions about The French Connection

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Where can I watch The French Connection in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The French Connection is listed on Disney Plus. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The French Connection suitable for children?

The French Connection is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The French Connection about?

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.

How long is The French Connection?

The French Connection runs for 1h 44m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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