The French Connection
The French Connection (1971)
“Doyle is bad news—but a good cop.”
Synopsis & Story Arc
Official Logline
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.
Complete Cast & Crew Directory
Directing & Screenplay
Cast & Characters
Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman
as Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle
Roy Scheider
Roy Scheider
as Buddy Russo
Fernando Rey
Fernando Rey
as Alain Charnier
Tony Lo Bianco
Tony Lo Bianco
as Sal Boca
Marcel Bozzuffi
Marcel Bozzuffi
as Pierre Nicoli
Frédéric de Pasquale
Frédéric de Pasquale
as Devereaux
Bill Hickman
Bill Hickman
as Mulderig
Ann Rebbot
Ann Rebbot
as Marie CharnierHarold Gary
Harold Gary
as Weinstock
Arlene Farber
Arlene Farber
as Angie Boca
Eddie Egan
Eddie Egan
as Simonson
André Ernotte
André Ernotte
as La ValleCinematography & Large-Format Specifications
Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 104 min |
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