French Connection II
"The French Connection was only the beginning. THIS IS THE CLIMAX."
Originally released in 1975. French Connection II is a action/crime film. directed by John Frankenheimer.
Starring Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, and Bernard Fresson
Synopsis
"Popeye" Doyle travels to Marseilles to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler that eluded him in New York.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 18, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (449 votes)
Budget
$4.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$12.5M
2.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,300,000
- Revenue
- $12,500,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is French Connection II about?
"Popeye" Doyle travels to Marseilles to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler that eluded him in New York.
Who directed French Connection II?
French Connection II was directed by John Frankenheimer.
How long is French Connection II?
French Connection II has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was French Connection II released?
French Connection II was released on May 18, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in French Connection II?
The main cast of French Connection II includes Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Bernard Fresson, Philippe Léotard, Ed Lauter.
Is French Connection II worth watching?
French Connection II has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 449 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.