MOVIE: The French Connection

"The French Connection is the 1971 crime drama starring Gene Hackman as James "Popeye" Doyle, a relentless NYPD detective who is determined to take down the infamous drug trafficking ring. The film was directed by William Friedkin and was based on the actual cases investigated by Detective Eddie Egan, who co-stars in the film as another character. Hackman received an Academy Award for his portrayal of Doyle and the film is best remembered for its famous car chase with an elevated train."

I love this classic and own it on DVD. I have to drag it out every now and again.

     Miller Rating =  8 of 10

Here are the firearms from the film as seem in the Internet Movie Firearms Database:

• Handguns
  • 1.1 Colt Gold Cup National Match
  • 1.2 Colt Detective Special
  • 1.3 Smith & Wesson Model 36
  • 1.4 Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snub Nose
  • 1.5 Beretta Model 70
• 2 Shotguns
  • 2.1 Winchester Model 1897
  • 2.2 Winchester Model 1912
  • 2.3 Ithaca 37
• 3 Rifle
  • 3.1 Winchester Model 70
• 4 Grenade Launcher
  • 4.1 Federal 201-Z Grenade Launcher