Review of The French Connection (1971) by Steven1981 — 24 Mar 2020
The French Connection is a 1971 film directed by The Exorcists "William Friedkin." It's a drama, crime sort of thriller that stars Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider and Fernando Rey... Roy Scheider plays Gene Hackman's partner and both are constantly watching a criminal organisation led by Charnier (Fernando Rey) whether on a street corner or in cars which kind of looks obvious and dumb at times.
This film has a few drug scenes and the odd shootout but Popeye Doyle played by Hackman was much better in the sequel but overall The French Connection is not a bad film in any way other than it could of had more action and it could of been more entertaining.
Some parts are borderline boring but Hackman gave a decent performance and put hard work into making The French Connection so I give it an 8 rating but the sequel is so much better however this film is still pretty decent.
.. The French Connection (1971) contains bad language, scenes of drugs and drug use, chase scenes, small amount of action and a lower level of force and violence compared to French Connection II but rated 18 certificate due to it's adult themes.
This review of The French Connection (1971) was written by Steven1981 on 24 Mar 2020.
The French Connection has generally received very positive reviews.
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