The French Connection

The French Connection DVD VIDEO MOVIE 1971 Gene Hackman Roy Scheider NEW SEALED  Type: Movie Platform: DVD Publisher: 20th Century Fox Released: 2004 Media: DVD . DVD SEALED BUT COVER APPEARS WATER-DAMAGED.The French Connection"SHEER ENTERTAINMENT FAST, GRIPPING AND GRITTY." - New York Magazine, New York CityDetectives 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 car chase scene, won five Academy Awards® in 1971, including Best Picture, Best Director (William Friedkin) and Best Actor for Hackman.SPECIAL FEATURES:Scene Specific Commentary with Gene Hackman and Roy ScheiderDirector's Commentary by William FriedkinOriginal Theatrical TrailerFor DVD Player (North American NTSC)