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The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing The French Connection

Mark Kermode examines the making of classic thriller The French Connection, beginning with the history behind the 1960s drug bust that inspired the film.

Critic Mark Kermode examines the making of classic thriller The French Connection, beginning with the history behind the 1960s drug bust that inspired the film.

Interviewees include director William Friedkin, stars Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider, and former New York cop Sonny Grosso, upon whose exploits the film was based. Mark also revisits the original New York locations which the movie made infamous, and retreads the course of the legendary car and train chase sequence.

52 minutes

Last on

Thu 29 Aug 2024 22:40

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Role Contributor
Presenter Mark Kermode
Interviewed Guest William Friedkin
Interviewed Guest Gene Hackman
Interviewed Guest Roy Scheider
Interviewed Guest Sonny Grosso
Writer Mark Kermode
Director Russell Leven

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