Stars: Gene Hackman, Marcel Bozzuffi,
Tony Lo Bianco, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider
Director: William Friedkin
"Sheer Entertainment…
Fast, Fascinating, Gripping And Gritty." -New York Magazine
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 five Academy Award® in
1971, including Best Picture, Best Director (William Friedkin) and Best Actor for
Hackman.
Format: Widescreen (1.85:1)
(Enhanced for 16x9)
Special Features: Scene Specific Commentary by Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider,
Director's Commentary by William Friedkin, Original Theatrical Trailer, "Making The Connection: The Untold Stories" Behind-The-Scenes Documentary,
"Poughkeepsie Shuffle" BBC Documentary, Deleted Scenes Documentary Hosted by William Friedkin (Contains 7 Deleted Scenes),
Still Gallery, Trailers (The French Connection & French Connection II),
Interactive Menus, Scene Selections
Languages: English (Dolby
Digital 5.1 Surround) (Dolby Digital Mono), French (Dolby Digital Mono)
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Number Of Discs: 2
Sides: 1
Layers: Dual
Running Time: 104 minutes
Rated: R
Company: 20th Century Fox
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