| Description |
2 videodiscs (DVD)(104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Series |
Five star collection.
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| Note |
Special features include: scene specific commentary by Gene Hackman and Roy Schneider, director's commentary by William Friedkin, original theatrical trailer, anamorphic widescreen (aspect ration 1.85:1), behind-the-scenes documentary, BBC documentary, deleted scene documentary hosted by William Friedkin, still gallery, trailers. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1971. |
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Based on the book by Robin Moore. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Credits |
Music composed and conducted by Don Ellis ; director of photography, Owen Roizman ; film editor, Jerry Greenberg. |
| Cast |
Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Scheider, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi. |
| Summary |
Two New York City narcotics detectives learn of a scheme to smuggle a large quantity of heroin inside an automobile being shipped from France. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
| System Details |
DVD format. |
| Language |
Closed-captioned for hearing impaired. |
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English and French languages ; subtitles in English and Spanish. |
| Awards |
Winner of 5 Academy Awards, 1971. |
| Subject |
Drug traffic -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Drug control -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Film noir -- Videodiscs.
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Detective and mystery films -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Local Subject |
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 1971.
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| Added Author |
Tidyman, Ernest.
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Friedkin, William.
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D'Antoni, Philip.
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Hackman, Gene.
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Rey, Fernando, 1917-1994.
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Scheider, Roy.
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Lo Bianco, Tony.
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Bozzuffi, Marcel, 1929-1988.
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Moore, Robin, 1925-2008.
French connection.
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Schine-Moore Productions.
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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Inc.
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| Standard No. |
024543020653 |
| Music No. |
2002065 Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment |
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