The French Connection (1971)

When: Friday, July 10th at 21.00
Where: Kolonos Open Theatre, Kapaneos & Ioanninos Str. (see map below) | Free entrance| R-17

The efforts of two New-York police officers to trace the entry of huge drug quantities sent in from Europe, and arrest the – so far unattainable – mastermind is the pretext of one of the most exciting adventures in the history of cinema.

«The French Connection» is William Friedkin’s most significant work. It is an excellent example of the brilliant American production during the 70’s and is considered monumental regarding its non-negotiable nihilistic character.

By introducing a more realistic and original context, «The French Connection» renewed the genre of crime films and gave the cinema one of the most breath-taking chase scenes ever made. It won 5 Oscar awards (Best Picture, Best Actor in a Leading Role for Gene Hackman, Best Director, Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium, Best Film Editing, Best Actor in a Supporting Role). Nektarios Sakkas

Directed by: William Friedkin
Starring: Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi
Year: 1971
Running Time: 104'