From The Hollywood Reporter · Craig Fisher · · 1m
The French Connection Review
1971's 'The French Connection' wins best director, actor, and picture at Oscars.
In brief
1971's 'The French Connection' wins best director, actor, and picture at Oscars. William Friedkin's 1971 film 'The French Connection' won five Academy Awards including best director and acting. Originally reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
The French Connection Release
The French Connection premiered in theaters on Oct 9, 1971, by 20th-Fox.
Academy Award Nominations
The French Connection earned eight nominations at the 44th Academy Awards, winning five including best director, actor, writing, editing, and picture.
New York Popularity
The film was doing land-office business in New York after three weeks of release.
Heroin Smuggling Thriller
The French Connection follows a police investigation into a heroin smuggling operation set mostly in New York.
William Friedkin's Direction
William Friedkin directed The French Connection after previous films including The Birthday Party and The Boys in the Band.
Notable Chase Sequence
The film features a high-speed chase where Marcel Bozzuffi is in an elevated train with his pistol at the conductor’s head.
At a glance
William Friedkin's 1971 film 'The French Connection' won five Academy Awards including best director and acting.
