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The French Connection

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Mark Kermode introduces the first in a season of classic seventies thrillers.

Tough New York cop Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle becomes obsessed with smashing a narcotics ring operating between Marseilles and America. In his pursuit of the truth, Doyle finds himself at odds not only with the criminals but also with his superiors. Widescreen.
(A documentary about the making of the film is at 10.40pm)
(1971, 18) (S) (W) *****
Film of the Week: page 45

Contributors

Presenter:
Mark Kermode
Director:
William Friedkin
Popeye Doyle:
Gene Hackman
Alain Chamier:
Fernando Rey
Buddy Russo:
Roy Scheider
Sal Boca:
Tony Lo Bianco
Pierre Nicoli:
Marcel Bozzuffi
Devereaux:
Frederic de Pasquale
Source: Radio Times

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