Close menu

Programme Index

Discover 11,128,835 listings and 279,694 playable programmes from the BBC

The French Connection

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Director William Friedkin 's Oscar-winning crime drama starring Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider. Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle, a relentlessly tough New York policeman, becomes obsessed with smashing a narcotics ring operating between Marseille and America. In his pursuit of the truth, Doyle finds himself at odds not only with the criminals but also with his superiors. Widescreen. Review page 47.
(1971.18) (S) (W)

Contributors

Director:
William Friedkin
Unknown:
Gene Hackman
Unknown:
Roy Scheider.
Jimmy Popeye Doyle:
Gene Hackman
Alain Chamier:
Femando Rey
Buddy Russo:
Roy Scheider
Sal Boca:
Tony Lobianco
Pierre Nicoli:
Marcel Bozzuffi
Devereaux:
Frederic de Pasquale
Mulderig:
Bill Hickman
Source: Radio Times

BBC Two England

About BBC Two

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Appears in

Suggest an Edit

We are trying to reflect the information printed in the Radio Times magazine.

  • Press the 'Suggest an Edit' button
  • Type in any changes to the title, synopsis or contributor information using the Radio Times Style Guide for reference.
  • Click the Submit Edits button.
    Your changes will be sent for verification and if accepted, will appear in due course More