French Connection II (1975)

6.7R119 minDirector: John Frankenheimer

1975 film by John Frankenheimer

French Connection II is a 1975 American neo-noir action thriller film starring Gene Hackman and directed by John Frankenheimer. It is a sequel to the 1971 film The French Connection, and continues the story of the central character, Detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle, who travels to Marseille in order to track down French drug-dealer Alain Charnier, played by Fernando Rey, who escaped at the end of the first film. Hackman and Rey are the only returning cast members.

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What is French Connection II about?
French Connection II (1975) — New York narcotics detective Popeye Doyle follows the trail of the French connection smuggling ring to France where he teams up with the gendarmes to hunt down the ringleader.
Is French Connection II based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is French Connection II scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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