The French Connection

About

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.

Credits

Directed by

• William Friedkin

Written by

• Ernest Tidyman

Produced by

• Philip D'Antoni

Music by

• Don Ellis

Cinematography

• Owen Roizman

Edited by

• Gerald B. Greenberg

Cast

• Gene Hackmanas Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle
• Roy Scheideras Buddy Russo
• Fernando Reyas Alain Charnier
• Tony Lo Biancoas Sal Boca
• Marcel Bozzuffias Pierre Nicoli
• Frédéric de Pasqualeas Devereaux
• Bill Hickmanas Mulderig
• Ann Rebbotas Marie Charnier
• Harold Garyas Weinstock
• Arlene Farberas Angie Boca
• Eddie Eganas Simonson
• André Ernotteas La Valle
• Sonny Grossoas Klein
• Benny Marinoas Lou Boca
• Patrick McDermottas Chemist
• Alan Weeksas Pusher
• Al Fannas Informant
• Irving Abrahamsas Police Mechanic
• Randy Jurgensenas Police Sergeant
• William Cokeas Motorman

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