01020cgm a2200217 i 4500 426378888 TxAuBib 20200101120000.0 d 200529|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u TxAuBib rda The French Connection. tdi rdacontent v rdamedia vd rdacarrier rated R. running time 104 min. originally released in 1971. New York City detectives "Popeye" Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider) hope to break a narcodics smuggling ring and ultimately uncover the French Connection. But when one of the criminals tries to kill Doyle, the detective begins a deadly pursuit that takes him far outside the city limits. Based on a true story, this action-filled thriller, with its renowned chase scene, won five Academy Awards in 1971. including best picture, best director, and best actor. 20200101.