- Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation
- Release Date: Mar 5, 2003
Summary:
William Friedkin's gritty police drama portrays two tough New York City cops trying to intercept a huge heroin shipment coming from France. An interesting contrast is established between 'Popeye' Doyle, a short-tempered alcoholic bigot who is nevertheless a hard-working and dedicated police officer, and his nemesis Alain Charnier, a suave and urbane gentleman who is nevertheless a criminal and one of the largest drug suppliers of pure heroin to North America. During the surveillance and eventual bust, Friedkin provides one of the most gripping and memorable car chase sequences ever filmed.
| Runtime: | 104 min |
|---|---|
| Production: | Schine-Moore Productions |
| Genres: | Action, Thriller, Crime |
| Country: | USA |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Home Release Date: | Sep 25, 2001 |
| Director | Credit |
|---|---|
| William Friedkin | Director |
| Writer | Credit |
|---|---|
| Edward M. Keyes | Writer |
| Ernest Tidyman | Screenplay |
| Howard Hawks | Writer |
| Robin Moore | Book |
| Principal Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| Gene Hackman | Jimmy Doyle |
| Roy Scheider | Det. Buddy Russo |
| Cast | Credit |
|---|---|
| André Ernotte | La Valle |
| Ann Rebbot | Marie Charnier |
| Arlene Farber | Angie Boca |
| Benny Marino | Lou Boca |
| Bill Hickman | Mulderig |
| Eddie Egan | Simonson |
| Fernando Rey | Alain Charnier |
| Frédéric de Pasquale | Devereaux |
| Harold Gary | Weinstock |
| Marcel Bozzuffi | Pierre Nicoli |
| Patrick McDermott | Chemist |
| Sonny Grosso | Klein |
| Tony Lo Bianco | Sal Boca |
| Producer | Credit |
|---|---|
| G. David Schine | Executive Producer |
| Kenneth Utt | Associate Producer |
| Philip D'Antoni | Producer |
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