The French Connection (1971) 35mm Trailer! A pair of NYPD detectives in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a heroin smuggling ring based in Marseilles, but stopping them and capturing their leaders proves an elusive goal. #FrenchConnection #genehackman #williamfriedkin #70smovies #35mm #35mmTrailers | Retro Reels

Evening viewing recommendation? On Gene Hackman's birthday, watch THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971) on the Criterion Channel! https://www.criterionchannel.com/the-french-connection Based on a true story, William Friedkin’s masterful, breathlessly exciting thriller, with its classic car-chase sequence, garnered Academy Awards for Best Picture, Director, Actor (Hackman), Adapted Screenplay, and Editing. | The Criterion Collection

Stellar cast and a fantastic film. #thefrenchconnection #thefrenchconnection1971 #thefrenchconnectionmovie #frenchconnection #williamfriedkin #ernestidyman #genehackman #fernandorey #royscheider #tonylobianco #marcelbozzuffi #eddieegan #sonnygrosso #70smovie #70smovies #scottneumyer #didyouknowthis #didyouknowthat #movietrivia #triviadude | Scott Neumyer

Evening viewing recommendation? On the Criterion Channel, watch William Friedkin's masterful, breathlessly exciting thriller THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971)! 🖤 🎞️ https://www.criterionchannel.com/the-french-connection | The Criterion Collection