The French Connection

 

The French Connection is a 1971 American crime thriller. It's best known for its iconic car chase and tense action scenes. It follows the exploits of two New York City narcotics detectives who work in the shadows of international heroin dealers. While the film never brought Jean Jehan to justice, it was one of the first times law enforcement agents acted outside of the law. If you love gangster movies, you will enjoy "The French Connection."

The film begins with a police chase scene in which a man is being pursued by a French detective. The chase sequence features a car-train chase that speeds up the plot and brings the gang to their violent end. However, the film's tense atmosphere belies the fact that the action moves so slowly. The film's characters move like they're under surveillance, causing the chase scene to look so doomed.

As the story unfolds, we learn more about the real story of "The French Connection." This criminal organization began at the Copacabana nightclub in Brazil. Egan and Grosso, spotting known "dope pushers" in the club, requested telephone taps for sixty days and thirty days. Eventually, they listened in on a French phone call. Ultimately, they discovered that the men had been hiding money in France.

"The French Connection" is a great example of a film that is both a classic and a modern classic. Unlike many films, "The French Connection" doesn't glorify dubious tactics and instead focuses on the gritty reality of the drug trade. The film is a satire on the drug trade, and the film's ending is haunting enough to hold its own. But it is not without its critics.

"The French Connection" won the Oscar for best picture in 1971. Although it's an obvious choice to win, it's difficult to argue with Friedkin's work as an American director. Friedkin successfully combined documentary film techniques with a gritty detective story. And while the movie may be far from perfect, it remains one of the greatest films of the decade. It's also one of the best crime films of the 1970s.

The French Connection's filmmaking style is highly unusual for a Hollywood movie. Friedkin began making short documentaries and brought his experience and skill to the drama genre. The film's on-location New York sets, rough "Egan-style" police work, and bruising winter scenes in the city are all hallmarks of this film. It also inspires a follow-up four years later, "The french connection kissed II," directed by John Frankenheimer.

One of the most amazing moments in "The French Connection" is when a car hurtles under an elevated subway train. The movie's car chase scenes are among the most breathtaking ever created. It's not uncommon to see a car chase in a movie nowadays, but Friedkin calibrated the action in "The French Connection" to create a visceral effect. This grit and determination will pay off, and the audience will believe what they see.