French Connection II
“The French Connection was only the beginning. THIS IS THE CLIMAX.”
"Popeye" Doyle travels to Marseilles to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler that eluded him in New York.
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Where is French Connection II streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About French Connection II
French Connection II is a 1975 English-language action, crime and thriller film directed by John Frankenheimer. The cast is led by Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Bernard Fresson. It has a runtime of 1h 59m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
French Connection II was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on May 18, 1975, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Writers
- Laurie Dillon, Alexander Jacobs, Robert Dillon
- Release date
- May 18, 1975
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $13 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
French Connection II cast & crew
French Connection II was directed by John Frankenheimer and written by Laurie Dillon, Alexander Jacobs, and Robert Dillon.
The cast features Gene Hackman as "Popeye" Doyle, Fernando Rey as Alain Charnier, Bernard Fresson as Henri Barthélémy, Philippe Léotard as Jacques, Ed Lauter as General William Brian, and Charles Millot as Miletto.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Don Ellis, cinematography is by Claude Renoir, and it was produced by Robert L. Rosen.
Is French Connection II worth watching?
French Connection II holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 474 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 59m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, crime, and thriller, French Connection II is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch French Connection II
French Connection II isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of French Connection II
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
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French Connection II — FAQs
▸Where can I watch French Connection II in United States?
French Connection II is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is French Connection II in?
French Connection II is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is French Connection II?
French Connection II runs 1 hours 59 minutes (119 minutes).
▸What is French Connection II rated?
French Connection II is rated R. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 474 ratings.
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