French Connection, The (1971) Rating: Starring: Gene Hackman, Marcel Bozzuffi, Tony Lo Bianco, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider Director: William Friedkin Category: Action, Classic Studio: 20th Century Fox Subtitles: English, Spanish Length: 104 mins Want to buy?           "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.               Critic's Reviews Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Read Review Blake French FilmCritic.com Read Review brodieman Epinions Read Review