At a Glance

In 'French Connection' two New York City police detectives Doyle and Russo are on the trail of a large quantity of Heroin.

Detailed Information

French Connection

New York City detectives “Popeye” Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider) hope to break a narcotics smuggling ring and ultimately uncover The French Connection. But when one of the criminals tries to kill Doyle, he begins a deadly pursuit that takes him far outside the city limits. Based on a true story, this action filled thriller, with its renowned chase scene won live Academy Awards in 1971, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Hackman.

French Connection II

Gene Hackman returns as the articulate detective Popeye Doyle. Tough and uncompromising he is determined to bust a French narcotics ring. Alain Charnier (Fernando Rey) has kidnapped the detective and forced him to become a drug addict. When he is released he is determined to clean himself up and help the French police hunt his kidnapper down. This is essential viewing for people who enjoyed the first film and want to see “Popeye” back doing what he does best.