Review of The French Connection (1971) by Steve R — 25 Apr 2015

Bruce Willis can have Die Hard because theres nothing more grittier and dirtier than this cop!

This review of The French Connection (1971) was written by Steve R on 25 Apr 2015.

The French Connection has generally received very positive reviews.

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