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French Connection, The (I & II): French Connection / French Connection II [Special Edition Box Set]

DVD - APPROX. 223 MINS. - 0 - US Rating: R

Main feature:

Release May 9, 2006
Video Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Anamorphic - Enhanced for Widescreen TVs.
Audio English: Dolby Digital 5.1
English: Dolby Digital 2.0
English: Dolby Digital 1.0
French: Dolby Digital 1.0
Subtitles English, Spanish
Studio Fox
Year 0
Genre Action, Adventure, Crime, Mystery

Special features:

  • THX-Certified
  • The French Connection:
  • 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
  • Still Gallery
  • Trailers for The French Connection and French Connection II
  • French Connection II:
  • Commentary by Director John Frankenheimer
  • Additional Commentary by Gene Hackman and Producer Robert Rosen
  • Behind-The-Scenes Gallery
  • Storyboard Gallery
  • Theatrical Trailers

Synopsis:


The French Connection:

Two narcotics detectives, "Popeye" Doyle and his partner Buddy Russo (Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider), start to close in on a vast international narcotics ring when the smugglers unexpectedly strike back. Following an attempt on his life by one of the smugglers, Doyle sets off a deadly pursuit that ultimately takes him far beyond mere New York City limits. Based on a true story, this action-filled thriller, with its renowned chase scene, won five Academy Awards® including Best Picture and Best Actor for Gene Hackman.

French Connection II:

Gene Hackman reprises his Oscar®-winning role as Popeye Doyle, the hard-nosed New York detective determined to break a French narcotics ring. Kidnapped by heroin kingpin Alain Charnier (Fernando Rey) in Marseilles, Doyle is mercilessly forced to become a junkie himself. Upon his release, Doyle must kick his habit and join forces with his French police counterpart (Bernard Fresson) to hunt down Charnier. Gritty action, riveting performances and a vividly realistic setting make this movie a powerful sequel to the brilliant original.

Cast and Crew:

Fox presents
Gene HackmanMarcel BozzuffiBernard FressonTony Lo BiancoCathleen NesbittFernando ReyRoy Scheider"French Connection, The (I & II): French Connection / French Connection II"
Written byErnest TidymanWritten byLaurie DillonWritten byRobert DillonWritten byAlexander Jacobsproduced byPhillip D'Antoni
produced byRobert L. Rosen
directed byJohn Frankenheimerdirected byWilliam Friedkin
Production Year: 0

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