"The French Connection" is based on Robin Moore's 1969 book of the same name. Both films tell the story of NYPD detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle, in pursuit of french heroin smugglers.
Editor’s Note: Gene Hackman, the 95-year-old star of such classic films as Hoosiers, The Conversation and The French Connection, was found dead yesterday afternoon (February 26, 2025) in his Santa Fe, ...