Popeye Doyle (TV 1986)

While Popeye Doyle (Ed ONeill) is investigating what appears to be a very simple drug overdose, he becomes involved in international intrigue. The Mosad and various other foreign diplomatic... See full summary »

Director:

Peter Levin

Writer:

Richard Di Lello

Stars:

Ed O'Neill, Matthew Laurance, James Handy

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ed O'Neill	...	Popeye Doyle
Matthew Laurance	...	Tony Parese
James Handy	...	Lieutenant Gregory Paulus
Candy Clark	...	Corinne Evans
George De La Pena	...	Itan Kellerman / The Shadow
Audrey Landers	...	Jill Anneyard
Nicholas Kadi	...	Auram Bardas / The Weasel
Elias Zarou	...	Fahoud Nazzim
Gary Tacon	...	Deli Bandit #1
Phil Neilson	...	Deli Bandit #2
Elizabeth Lennie	...	Toni
Peter Virgile	...	Pretty Boy
Richard Monette	...	Patrick Henley
S.J. Fellowes	...	Nurse #1
Guy Sanvido	...	Sammy

Storyline

While Popeye Doyle (Ed ONeill) is investigating what appears to be a very simple drug overdose, he becomes involved in international intrigue. The Mosad and various other foreign diplomatic figures turn up everywhere he goes. The drug overdose becomes a very involved murder case.

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Plot Keywords:

intrigue | murder | police detective | love | hat | 

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 September 1986 (USA)

Also Known As:

Detective Incorruptível

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, December 3rd Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

97 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

An unsold TV pilot based on the character from The French Connection.

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Goofs

When Weasel is stalking Popeye through the abandoned building, his shoes make the distinct crisp sound of leather but he is wearing sneakers which would have made no sound.

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Connections

Follows The French Connection (1971)

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Soundtracks

"American Chaser"
Written by Molly Johnson & Norman Orenstein
Performed by Alta Moda
Courtesy of Current Records

User Reviews

Proves to be a worthy extension

In this failed spin-off of the lead character from the classic "French Connection" movies, Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle (admirably portrayed by Ed O'Neill) investigates a drug overdose which turns out to be a murder, and finds himself caught in international affairs. This almost unheard of spin-off TV movie is too often overlooked; O'Neill's rendering of Popeye Doyle is easily comparable in depth as Gene Hackman's Oscar-winning performance. Flexes fine directing and script. O'Neill adds believable depth to the character, and the story is never overwrought. A worthy extension of the "French Connection"'s gritty form.