French Connection II 1975
“The French Connection was only the beginning. THIS IS THE CLIMAX.”
What is French Connection II?
French Connection II is a 1975 American police crime thriller in the neo-noir style directed as a sequel to the original film. It follows Detective Popeye Doyle as he travels to Marseilles to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler who eluded him in New York.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 119 minutes
- Release date
- May 18, 1975
- Studios
- 20th Century Fox
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Thriller
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Overview
French Connection II is a 1975 American police crime thriller in the neo-noir style directed as a sequel to the original film. It follows Detective Popeye Doyle as he travels to Marseilles to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler who eluded him in New York.
The film stars Gene Hackman reprising his role as Detective Popeye Doyle and is categorized under action, crime, and thriller genres with a runtime of 1 hour and 59 minutes.
Should you watch it?
“Detective Popeye Doyle travels to Marseilles to track down drug smuggler Alain Charnier.”
- Features Gene Hackman returning as Detective Popeye Doyle.
- Serves as the sequel and climax to the original film.
- Explores an international setting in Marseilles.
- It follows the original film, which may require familiarity with the first movie.
Watch it if you want to see Popeye Doyle continue his pursuit of Alain Charnier in Marseilles.
It is an American police crime thriller film from 1975 directed as a sequel in the neo-noir style.
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Where can I stream or watch French Connection II?
It is available to rent or buy on digital platforms.
Is French Connection II worth watching?
It is a 1975 neo-noir police crime thriller starring Gene Hackman as Detective Popeye Doyle.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 59 minutes.
Is this film a sequel?
Yes, it is the sequel to the 1971 crime drama.
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