Review of The French Connection (1971) by Bastien M — 29 Aug 2008

Gene Hackman bluffant, une rÃ©alisation parfaite : immense classique.

This review of The French Connection (1971) was written by Bastien M on 29 Aug 2008.

The French Connection has generally received very positive reviews.

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