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Followed by
French Connection II (1975)
Popeye Doyle (1986)
Version of
N.Y.-70 (2005)
Edited into
Visions of Light (1992)
Spin-off
The Seven-Ups (1973)
Spin off with the secondary Roy Scheider character, renamed from Buddy Russo to Buddy Manucci
Spin off with the secondary Roy Scheider character, renamed from Buddy Russo to Buddy Manucci
References
Dick Tracy (1945)
one of the informants compares Doyle to Dick Tracy
one of the informants compares Doyle to Dick Tracy
Popeye the Sailor (1960)
Gimme Shelter (1970)
101 Acts of Love (1971)
The title is advertised on CIRCUS Cinema marquee.
The title is advertised on CIRCUS Cinema marquee.
Referenced in
Nearest and Dearest: A Place in the Sun (1972)
Mentioned by Eli.
Mentioned by Eli.
Black Caesar (1973)
Cinema marquee when Tommy Gibbs walks down the street
Cinema marquee when Tommy Gibbs walks down the street
Raw Meat (1973)
French Erection (1976)
Saturday Night Live: Charles Grodin/Paul Simon (1977)
Mentioned by Charles Grodin while introducing his film clip
Mentioned by Charles Grodin while introducing his film clip
Alice: The Cuban Connection (1978)
title reference
title reference
Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978)
One Day at a Time: The Arab Connection (1978)
Movie title used in title
Movie title used in title
B.J. and the Bear: The Murphy Contingent (1979)
Murphy asks B.J. whether he's seen this film and desribes the scene where drugs are stolen from the police evidence room.
Murphy asks B.J. whether he's seen this film and desribes the scene where drugs are stolen from the police evidence room.
Cruising (1980)
There is a shoot that is identical to one of the more known scenes in The French Connection. It's filmed from the top of the stairs to a subway station straight down the stairs. It's a clear reference and both movies are of course directed by William Friedkin.
There is a shoot that is identical to one of the more known scenes in The French Connection. It's filmed from the top of the stairs to a subway station straight down the stairs. It's a clear reference and both movies are of course directed by William Friedkin.
The Blues Brothers (1980)
One Day at a Time: The Amarillo Connection (1980)
Movie title used in title
Movie title used in title
Dallas: The Venezuelan Connection (1980)
title reference
title reference
Prince of the City (1981)
The French Connection ripoff is mentioned throughout the film.
The French Connection ripoff is mentioned throughout the film.
House Calls: The Kensington Connection (1981)
title reference
title reference
Dallas: Caribbean Connection (1983)
title reference
title reference
Le marginal (1983)
The bust in the Marseilles bar is exactly the same as the bust in the Brooklyn Bar in the William Friedkin film.
The bust in the Marseilles bar is exactly the same as the bust in the Brooklyn Bar in the William Friedkin film.
Trapper John, M.D.: The Fred Connection (1984)
title reference
title reference
Dallas: The Ewing Connection (1985)
title reference
title reference
Dempsey and Makepeace: Wheelman (1985)
Title mentioned by Spikings
Title mentioned by Spikings
Memories of Videodisc (1986)
Rate It X (1986)
"The new French Connection" is printed in a magazine advertisement.
"The new French Connection" is printed in a magazine advertisement.
The Facts of Life: The Greek Connection (1987)
title reference
title reference
Matar al Nani (1988)
characters watch the movie on TV
characters watch the movie on TV
Who's the Boss?: Prom Night II (1988)
Mentioned by Angela.
Mentioned by Angela.
Mississippi Burning (1988)
Traffik (1989)
referenced in episode
referenced in episode
Kamillions (1990)
Jacob's Ladder (1990)
The car abduction borrows straight from "French Connection" (notice the baby cart).
The car abduction borrows straight from "French Connection" (notice the baby cart).
Isten hátrafelé megy (1991)
mentioned in dialog
mentioned in dialog
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Mighty Jack (1991)
Joel: "This is just like the chase scene from 'The French Connection.'"
Joel: "This is just like the chase scene from 'The French Connection.'"
Kleine Haie (1992)
Johannes acts out a Gene Hackman scene in Ingo's flat.
Johannes acts out a Gene Hackman scene in Ingo's flat.
Getting Even with Dad (1994)
Policenauts (1994)
A wannabe cop makes references to characters from this film/
A wannabe cop makes references to characters from this film/
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Skydivers (1994)
Crow: Instead of The French Connection, they based the chase scene off of The French Lieutenant's Woman.
Crow: Instead of The French Connection, they based the chase scene off of The French Lieutenant's Woman.
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman: Resurrection (1995)
Clark: The French Connection... it was Mayson's favorite movie.
Clark: The French Connection... it was Mayson's favorite movie.
The Simpsons: The Springfield Connection (1995)
title reference
title reference
Oliver's Travels: Why Did We Eat the Frogs? (1995)
When they are being followed, Oliver compares the situation from the Friedkin cop movie.
When they are being followed, Oliver compares the situation from the Friedkin cop movie.
Anyone for Pennis? (1995)
Poster framed on wall when Dennis talks to Angus Deayton.
Poster framed on wall when Dennis talks to Angus Deayton.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Escape 2000 (1996)
"The French Connection"
"The French Connection"
Mad About You: Astrology (1997)
Mentioned by Paul.
Mentioned by Paul.
The Fear of God: 25 Years of 'The Exorcist' (1998)
Blatty: "I had seen 'The French Connection.'"
Blatty: "I had seen 'The French Connection.'"
French Connections Part One: Temptation (1998)
title reference
title reference
Taxi (1998)
Ronin (1998)
Oxygen (1999)
The Simpsons: Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner? (1999)
"The French Confection" booth at the food fair
"The French Confection" booth at the food fair
Boiler Room (2000)
100 Girls (2000)
Behind the Rules of Engagement (2000)
The narrator mentions that William Friedkin also directed this film.
The narrator mentions that William Friedkin also directed this film.
Making the Connection: Untold Stories of 'The French Connection' (2001)
Documentary on the making of "The French Connection"
Documentary on the making of "The French Connection"
Relic Hunter: French Connection (2001)
Title reference
Title reference
Swordfish (2001)
Max Payne (2001)
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (2001)
Training Day (2001)
Narc (2002)
Teachers: Episode #2.10 (2002)
Mentioned by Kurt.
Mentioned by Kurt.
Orion's Cloud (2002)
Chapter 8 in the film is titled "The Wrinkles Connection" and features the movie's car chase. Also when Kroller and Tibbs go undercover, their names are Russo and Doyle.
Chapter 8 in the film is titled "The Wrinkles Connection" and features the movie's car chase. Also when Kroller and Tibbs go undercover, their names are Russo and Doyle.
The World of 'Minority Report': An Introduction (2002)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Give and Take, and Take (2003)
Chase scene similar
Chase scene similar
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)
referenced as part of the documentary
referenced as part of the documentary
Hollywood High (2003)
Narc: Shooting Up (2003)
Crash Course (2003)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Counterfeit World: Making 'To Live and Die in L.A.' (2003)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Stargate SG-1: Chimera (2004)
Pete: "I believe the term 'classic' is reserved for the likes of 'The French Connection', 'Dirty Harry', 'Serpico'."
Pete: "I believe the term 'classic' is reserved for the likes of 'The French Connection', 'Dirty Harry', 'Serpico'."
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
The sequence in which Spider-man chases the elevated subway
The sequence in which Spider-man chases the elevated subway
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004)
mentioned once
mentioned once
EastEnders: Episode dated 27 September 2004 (2004)
Billy asks, "What film does Dennis think has the best action sequence?". Zoe says "Bullit". The correct answer is French Connection.
Billy asks, "What film does Dennis think has the best action sequence?". Zoe says "Bullit". The correct answer is French Connection.
Batman: The Tumbler (2005)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Life on Mars: Episode #1.8 (2006)
One of the confiscated porn films is called "French Letter Connection"
One of the confiscated porn films is called "French Letter Connection"
The Making of 'Enemy of the State' (2006)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Cinematographer Style (2006)
Mentioned by Owen Roizman.
Mentioned by Owen Roizman.
Shooting the Police: Cops on Film (2006)
Film referenced.
Film referenced.
Black Dahlia (2006)
The stairwell scene is recreated
The stairwell scene is recreated
Black Rain: Making the Film - Part 1 (2006)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Sale of the Century (2006)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
NCIS: Driven (2006)
Abby can't think of the name of the film when they're dissassembling a Hummer and asks McGee what they title of the film was.
Abby can't think of the name of the film when they're dissassembling a Hummer and asks McGee what they title of the film was.
The O.C.: The French Connection (2007)
title reference
title reference
Same Story... Different Movie: Creating 'Payback: The Director's Cut' (2007)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)
At the end of the Waterloo Station sequence when Bourne and Paz stare at each other through the glass window of the train
At the end of the Waterloo Station sequence when Bourne and Paz stare at each other through the glass window of the train
American Gangster (2007)
Mentioned by Richie Roberts, references to the drug testing and car commandeering scenes, and the mention of actor Fernando Rey.
Mentioned by Richie Roberts, references to the drug testing and car commandeering scenes, and the mention of actor Fernando Rey.
Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: The Legacy of 2001 (2007)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Visions of Stanley Kubrick (2007)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Great Bolshy Yarblockos! Making 'A Clockwork Orange' (2007)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Vision of a Future Passed: The Prophecy of 2001 (2007)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Grand Theft Auto IV (2008)
A mission titled 'The Puerto-Rican Connection' involves chasing a train in a car.
A mission titled 'The Puerto-Rican Connection' involves chasing a train in a car.
Wanted (2008)
chase scene under the bridge is visually modeled on famous chase scene from "The French Connection"
chase scene under the bridge is visually modeled on famous chase scene from "The French Connection"
Psych: Disco Didn't Die. It Was Murdered! (2008)
Shawn tells Henry, "You stand down, Popeye Doyle."
Shawn tells Henry, "You stand down, Popeye Doyle."
Lakeview Terrace (2008)
mentioned by a character when the police were giving him a hard time.
mentioned by a character when the police were giving him a hard time.
The Starter Wife: The French Disconnection (2008)
Title reference.
Title reference.
Samantha Who?: The Family Vacation (2008)
mentioned during a game of charades
mentioned during a game of charades
The Ministers (2009)
on movie marquee
on movie marquee
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Star Trek/Rudo y Cursi/Next Day Air (2009)
Blu-ray DVD cover
Blu-ray DVD cover
A Night at the Movies: The Suspenseful World of Thrillers (2009)
still picture and poster
still picture and poster
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
A man is seen at the Lotus Casino playing a French Connection pinball game
A man is seen at the Lotus Casino playing a French Connection pinball game
Bad Movie Beatdown: Nighthawks (2010)
Nighthawks was originally going to be the third film in this franchise
Nighthawks was originally going to be the third film in this franchise
Rich Hall's Continental Drifters (2011)
Mentioned by Rich Hall.
Mentioned by Rich Hall.
Making the Boys (2011)
mentioned in connection with William Friedkin
mentioned in connection with William Friedkin
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.153 (2011)
a "Jaywalking" participants says he likes movies like the film
a "Jaywalking" participants says he likes movies like the film
Breaking Bad: Bullet Points (2011)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Featured in
Precious Images (1986)
Big (1988)
On TV in hotel room where "big" Josh eats Oreos.
On TV in hotel room where "big" Josh eats Oreos.
Oscar's Greatest Moments (1992)
100 Years at the Movies (1994)
Citizen X (1995)
Kiss of Death (1995)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998)
This film is #70 on the list.
This film is #70 on the list.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Thrills: America's Most Heart-Pounding Movies (2001)
This film is #8 on the list.
This film is #8 on the list.
New York at the Movies (2002)
A Decade Under the Influence (2003)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003)
Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle is #44 on the "Heroes" list.
Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle is #44 on the "Heroes" list.
Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)
Excerpts appear in the film.
Excerpts appear in the film.
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)
Clip included; editing analysed.
Clip included; editing analysed.
I Love the '70s: Volume 2: 1971 (2006)
clips; discussed
clips; discussed
Best! Movies! Ever!: Chases (2007)
clips featured to illustrate the best movie chase scenes
clips featured to illustrate the best movie chase scenes
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007)
This film is #93 on the list.
This film is #93 on the list.
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008)
Featured in Best Picture montage.
Featured in Best Picture montage.
Hollywood's Hottest Car Chases (2010)
Discussed and clips shown in part 1.
Discussed and clips shown in part 1.
The Story of Film: An Odyssey: Episode #1.1 (2011)
Clips shown
Clips shown
Die Harald Schmidt Show: Episode #1.4 (2011)
some scenes from French Connection in the Käßmann Interview sequence
some scenes from French Connection in the Käßmann Interview sequence
Spoofed in
Stuck on You! (1982)
A clown, on foot, chases a taxi under a New York elevated train track and stops suddenly to avoid hitting a woman pushing a baby carriage.
A clown, on foot, chases a taxi under a New York elevated train track and stops suddenly to avoid hitting a woman pushing a baby carriage.
Police Squad!: Testimony of Evil (Dead Men Don't Laugh) (1982)
spoofs the scene where Gene Hackman searches the car to find the drugs
spoofs the scene where Gene Hackman searches the car to find the drugs
Speed (1994)
Batman Forever (1995)
Pól serio (2000)
One of the planned action films is to be called "The Bulgarian Connection".
One of the planned action films is to be called "The Bulgarian Connection".
Adrift in Manhattan (2007)
Subway cat-and-mouse scene between Rose and Simon, including wave goodbye.
Subway cat-and-mouse scene between Rose and Simon, including wave goodbye.
The Simpsons: Sex, Pies and Idiot Scrapes (2008)
Homer and Flanders pursue Fat Tony in a spoof of the movie's famous chase scene.
Homer and Flanders pursue Fat Tony in a spoof of the movie's famous chase scene.
