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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. It runs 104 minutes and is rated R.

A neo noir and organized crime, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of power & corruption and obsession run throughout.

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

Premise & themes

Premise
Neo NoirOrganized Crime
Themes
Power & CorruptionObsession
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Two HanderAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
True Story

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