 1970s Movies Based on Books
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The French Connection (1971, Police, Drugs, New York City, Car Chase, Adaptation)
  
PLOT: Director 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 Jimmy 'Popeye' Doyle (Gene Hackman), 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. Also starring Roy Scheider (Jaws). AUTHOR: Robin Moore
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1970s Movies Based On Books List |
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Deliverance