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The French Connection (1971): movie guide
The French Connection (1971) is a Action, Crime, Thriller running about 104 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.5/10 from 2,253 votes. Notable cast includes Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1971-10-09
- Runtime: 104 min
- TMDB: 7.5/10
- Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1971-10-09

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What is The French Connection about?
Tough narcotics detective 'Popeye' Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.
Cast highlights
The French Connection features Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi, Frédéric de Pasquale. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1971-10-09. Runtime: 104 minutes. TMDB score: 7.5/10 (2,253 votes). Genres: Action, Crime, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The French Connection on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The French Connection?
- The French Connection is listed as Action, Crime, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is The French Connection?
- The French Connection runs about 104 minutes.
- Who stars in The French Connection?
- Cast highlights include Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi, Frédéric de Pasquale.
- Does Cinema Box stream The French Connection?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The French Connection?
- Open the The French Connection page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.








