The French Connection was only the beginning. THIS IS THE CLIMAX.
"Popeye" Doyle travels to Marseilles to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler that eluded him in New York.
French Connection II (1975) is a action, crime and thriller film directed by John Frankenheimer, released on May 18, 1975 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Bernard Fresson and Philippe Léotard. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 487 ratings.
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Gene Hackman
as "Popeye" Doyle
Fernando Rey
as Alain Charnier
Bernard Fresson
as Henri Barthélémy
Philippe Léotard
as Jacques
Ed Lauter
as General William Brian
Charles Millot
as Miletto
Jean-Pierre Castaldi
as Raoul
Cathleen Nesbitt
as The Old Lady
Samantha Llorens
as Denise
André Penvern
as Bartender
Reine Prat
as Young Girl on the Beach
Raoul Delfosse
as Dutch Captain
Directed by John Frankenheimer, written by Alexander Jacobs, Robert Dillon and Laurie Dillon, produced by Robert L. Rosen.
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 487 ratings.
**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…
Reviewed on February 16, 2017
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…
Reviewed on November 19, 2024
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The main cast of French Connection II (1975) includes Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Bernard Fresson, Philippe Léotard and Ed Lauter. The film was directed by John Frankenheimer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
French Connection II was released on May 18, 1975 and runs for 1h 59m.
French Connection II (1975) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 487 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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