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1971 · 104 min · R

The French Connection

Directed by William Friedkin · Action, Crime, Thriller

The French Connection (1971) is a Action film, directed by William Friedkin set in New York City and Marseille during the 1970s, in winter. It runs 104 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of obsession and power & corruption play out through multiple perspectives.

Composer
Don Ellis
Cinematography
Owen Roizman
Cast
Gene HackmanRoy ScheiderFernando ReyTony Lo BiancoMarcel BozzuffiFrédéric de PasqualeBill HickmanAnn Rebbot

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityMarseille
Setting
Urban
When
1970s
Season
Winter

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized Crime
Themes
ObsessionPower & Corruption
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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