The French Connection
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.
Release Year
1971
Runtime
104 min
Audience Score
7.5
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Story Snapshot
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.
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The French Connection is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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