34439h French Connection, The (1971) 

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES:

Disc One:

  • Scene Specific Commentary by Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider
  • Director’s Commentary by William Friedkin
  • Original Theatrical Trailer
     

Disc Two:

  • “Making The Connection: The Untold Stories” Behind-The-Scenes Documentary
  • “Poughkeepsie Shuffle” BBC Documentary
  • Deleted Scenes Documentary Hosted by William Friedkin (Contains 7 Deleted Scenes)
  • Still Gallery
  • Trailers (The French Connection & French Connection II)

New York City detectives “Popeye” Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider) hope to break a narcotics smuggling ring and ultimately uncover The French Connection. But when one of the criminals tries to kill Doyle, he begins a deadly pursuit that takes him far outside the city limits. Based on a true story, this action-filled thriller, with its renowned chase scene, won five Academy Award® in 1971, including Best Picture, Best Director (William Friedkin) and Best Actor for Hackman.

Actors:
 • Gene Hackman
 • Roy Scheider
 • Fernando Rey
 • Tony Lo Bianco
 • Marcel Bozzuffi

Writers:
 • Ernest Tidyman

Producers:
 • Philip D’Antoni

Directors:
 • William Friedkin

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