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| Nelson_Mandela 06/11/19 12:24:46 PM #314: | #119. The French Connection https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b8/TheFrenchConnection.jpg Dir: William Friedkin Genre: Action, Crime Year: 1971 I think The French Connection might have been the first movie to really usher in the modern action film. It didn't need big explosions or crazy gunfights, but it definitely established the power of a great chase scene and probably was not matched in that regard for at least 20 years after its release. Popeye Doyle remains the prototypical badass gritty NY cop, which has been ripped off countless times since but never quite replicated due to Gene Hackman's legendary performance. Put this one up there with the most exciting movies ever made and then check the release dates of the list. The French Connection was way ahead of its time and is still an awesome experience to this day. --- "A more mature answer than I expected."~ Jakyl25 "Sephy's point is right."~ Inviso ... Copied to Clipboard! |
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