WSR Detailed LaserDisc Review

French Connection, The
Genre:Action Adventure

Reviewed In Issue 20 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Schneider.

WSR Review Scores
Picture Rating: 2.5
Sound Rating: 2.5
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DVD General Information
(Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 100985
(MPAA Rating): R
(Retail Price): $39.98
(Running Time In Minutes): 104
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Theatrical Release): 1971
(LD Release Date): 3/1/96
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(Director): William Friedkin
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DVD Picture Information
(Principal Photography): Academy Standard Flat
(Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1
(Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1

DVD Sound Information
(DVD Soundtrack): Chace Surround
(Theatrical Sound): Mag Stereo
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WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Based on a true story and the book by Robin Moore, Hackman stars as a tough NY cop on a dangerous undercover assignment to bust a Frechman dealer.

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