French Connection I & II, The - Box Set (1975) Front Cover Actor Back Cover Gene Hackman Marcel Bozzuffi Bernard Fresson Tony Lo Bianco Cathleen Nesbitt Fernando Rey Roy Scheider Movie Details Genre Thriller Director John Frankenheimer; William Friedkin Writer Laurie Dillon; Robert Dillon; Alexander Jacobs; Ernest Tidyman Studio 20th Century Fox Language English Audience Rating R Running Time 223 mins Country USA Color Color Plot 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. Personal Details My Rating 10 Seen It Yes Index 65 In Collection Yes Product Details Format DVD Region Region 1 Screen Ratio Widescreen 1.85:1 Color (Anamorphic) Layers Single side, Dual layer UPC 024543020684 Chapters 64 Release Date 2001 Subtitles English; Spanish Packaging Custom Case Audio Tracks ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1 [CC] ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Mono [CC] ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Stereo [CC] ENGLISH: Dolby Digital Surround [CC] FRENCH: Dolby Digital Mono Nr of Disks/Tapes 3 Extra 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