The Connection 2014
“Marseille 1975. To stop a dangerous drug lord, you need a dangerous cop.”
What is The Connection?
The Connection is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Thriller, Crime, Action.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 135 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 3, 2014
- Studios
- Gaumont, SCOPE Pictures, Légende Films
- Genres
- Thriller, Crime, Action
- Updated
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Overview
The Connection is a film first released in 2014. Catalogued under Thriller, Crime, Action. Produced and broadcast by Gaumont, SCOPE Pictures, Légende Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A rookie magistrate dives into Marseille’s deadly heroin underworld to dismantle the French Connection.”
- Jean Dujardin delivers a compelling performance as the determined magistrate.
- The film captures the gritty 1970s Marseille drug scene.
- Tight pacing keeps the tension high throughout.
- The runtime exceeds two hours, which may feel lengthy for some viewers.
Watch it if you enjoy gritty 1970s crime thrillers with a relentless pursuit of a powerful drug syndicate.
The film contains intense violence and mature themes, making it suitable for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who portrays Pierre Michel?
Jean Dujardin plays the magistrate Pierre Michel.
What real‑world events inspired the story?
The film was inspired by the 1970s French Connection drug investigations.
Where and when is the film set?
It is set in Marseille in 1975.
What genres describe the movie?
It is categorized as a thriller, crime, and action film.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and fifteen minutes.
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