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The french connection is an adaptation of robin moores book of the same name which dealt with the true story of nypd detectives eddie egan and sonny grosso, the cops who broke up a notorious drug operation and confiscated thirtytwo million pounds worth of heroin. The two lead characters, nypd detectives, are in more of an antihero vein. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The french connection changed all that when it was released 45 years ago this week on october 9, 1971. The french connection broke plenty of new ground for screen thrillers.
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