The French Connection

“The French Connection,” directed by William Friedkin, is a gritty crime thriller that follows New York City detectives Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle and Buddy Russo as they doggedly pursue a sophisticated heroin smuggling operation linked to a French criminal. The film is renowned for its intense action sequences, particularly a high-stakes car chase, and its realistic portrayal of the relentless and often morally ambiguous nature of police work.