
The French Connection
Doyle is bad news—but a good cop.
Directed by William Friedkin
Produced by D'Antoni Productions, Schine-Moore Productions
A gritty, procedural crime thriller driven by paranoia and relentless pursuit, where a morally compromised cop hunts a sophisticated criminal through the urban underworld.
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.
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Is The French Connection scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is The French Connection violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is The French Connection easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does The French Connection end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is The French Connection sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like The French Connection
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The French Connection
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The French Connection, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The French Connection, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The French Connection, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































