6/10
1975-05-18 R French Connection II

French Connection II

The French Connection was only the beginning. THIS IS THE CLIMAX.

Release Date: 1975-05-18

Rating: 6.8 / 10

Runtime: 119 mins

"Popeye" Doyle travels to Marseilles to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler that eluded him in New York.


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Runtime

119 minutes

Release Date

1975-05-18

Budget

$4,300,000

Box Office Earnings

$12,500,000

Production Companies

20th Century Fox,

Cast and Crew Members

Cast

Fernando Rey
Fernando Rey
Bernard Fresson
Bernard Fresson
Charles Millot
Charles Millot
Jean-Pierre Castaldi
Jean-Pierre Castaldi
Cathleen Nesbitt
Cathleen Nesbitt
Samantha Llorens
Samantha Llorens
André Penvern
André Penvern

Crew Members

John Frankenheimer
John Frankenheimer Director
Bernard Stora
Bernard Stora Assistant Director
Thierry Chabert
Thierry Chabert Assistant Director
Gwen Field
Gwen Field Assistant Director
Pierre Tatischeff
Pierre Tatischeff Assistant Director
Alexander Jacobs
Alexander Jacobs Screenplay
Laurie Dillon
Laurie Dillon Screenplay
Robert Dillon
Robert Dillon Screenplay
Pete Hamill
Pete Hamill Screenplay

Awards and Nominations

Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

Year: 1976
Status: 🎭 Nominated

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  • John Doe's avatar

    Potential Kermode

    Rating: 10/10

    "**Better than the first!** This action packed sequel moves like a runaway train! William Friedkin's film was excellent - yet contained too many scenes of people sitting in cars watching other people go in and out of buildings - the stakeout scenes bring the film to a halt. The scenes were integral, yes, but they are a damn drag to sit through. Frankenheimer's _French Connection II_ is a superbly acted and taut thriller that contains a substantial amount of humour too! The perfect movie. Hackman's finest performance can be found here and his harrowing withdrawal from heroin is a wonder to behold. Yes, this is an action packed masterpiece and I thoroughly recommend it to fans of gritty 70's cinema."

  • John Doe's avatar

    CinemaSerf

    Rating: 6/10

    "This was never going to be as good as the first film, but as sequels go - especially in the 1970s - this isn't half bad. Gene Hackman's "Popeye Doyle" is doped up full of heroin, and abandoned to the streets. Luckily he is discovered and after some cold turkey, sets about getting back onto the trail of "Charnier" (Fernando Rey) in Marseille. It is here he must work with the French authorities - as suspicious of him, as he is of them - to effect a catch! Marseille is always a great venue for films like this - it has an earthily cosmopolitan seediness that really lends well to this kind of drama. Certainly, this plot lacks the intensity of the 1971 original, and "Doyle" frequently comes across here as a bit of an arrogant American ass, but the pace is still pretty good, and there is plenty of action to keep it lively for a couple of hours with car chases and shoot-outs a-plenty."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the French Connection II ?

The movie is approximately 119 minutes long.

What is the French Connection II's release date?

1975-05-18 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the French Connection II?

The movie belongs to the Action Crime Drama Thriller genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the French Connection II?

The lead actors include Gene Hackman , Fernando Rey , and Bernard Fresson , among others.

Who directed French Connection II?

The movie was directed by John Frankenheimer Bernard Stora Thierry Chabert Gwen Field Pierre Tatischeff

What is the French Connection II's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $4,300,000 .

How much did French Connection II movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $12,500,000 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the French Connection II movie?

Major production companies include 20th Century Fox .

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