**Better than the first!** This action packed sequel moves like a runaway train! William Friedkin's film was excellent - yet contained too many scenes of people sitting in cars watching other people go in and out of buildings - the stakeout scenes bring the film to a halt. The scenes were integral, yes, but they are a damn drag to sit through. Frankenheimer's _French Connection II_ is a superbly acted and taut…
Top Cast
Gene Hackman
"Popeye" Doyle
Fernando Rey
Alain Charnier
Bernard Fresson
Henri Barthélémy
Philippe Léotard
Jacques
Ed Lauter
General William Brian
Charles Millot
Miletto
Jean-Pierre Castaldi
Raoul
Cathleen Nesbitt
The Old Lady
Samantha Llorens
Denise
André Penvern
Bartender
Reine Prat
Young Girl on the Beach
Raoul Delfosse
Dutch Captain
Ham Chau Luong
Japanese Captain
Jacques Dynam
Inspector Genevoix
Malek Kateb
Algerian Chief
Pierre Collet
Old Pro
Reviews
This was never going to be as good as the first film, but as sequels go - especially in the 1970s - this isn't half bad. Gene Hackman's "Popeye Doyle" is doped up full of heroin, and abandoned to the streets. Luckily he is discovered and after some cold turkey, sets about getting back onto the trail of "Charnier" (Fernando Rey) in Marseille. It is here he must work with the French authorities - as suspicious of him,…
FAQ about French Connection II
What is French Connection II about?
"Popeye" Doyle travels to Marseilles to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler that eluded him in New York.
When was French Connection II released?
French Connection II was released in 1975.
What genres does French Connection II belong to?
French Connection II is categorised as Action, Crime, Thriller.
Who stars in French Connection II?
The cast of French Connection II includes Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Bernard Fresson, Philippe Léotard, Ed Lauter.