1971 · 104 min · R

The French Connection

Name: The French Connection
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1971
Duration: 104 min
Cast: Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi

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 City Marseille

Setting

Urban

When

1970s

Season

Winter

Premise & themes

Premise

Organized Crime

Themes

Obsession Power & Corruption

Structure

Multiple Perspectives

Tone

TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist

Solo LeadAntihero

Pacing

Propulsive

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Inspired By Real Events

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Setting

Premise & themes

Shape

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