The French Connection
1971 · 1h 44m · Action, Crime, Thriller · United States of America · Rated R (US)
Doyle is bad news—but a good cop.
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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William FriedkinWritten by
Ernest Tidyman7.4Smart score
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academy award winnerattempted murderdrug dealerdrug muledrug smugglinggangsterheroinmarseille, francenew york citynight lifeparanoiapolice brutalitypolice pursuitpolice stakeoutpopeyetrain hijackingundercover agent
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