The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'
The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'
Critic Mark Kermode examines the making of classic thriller The French Connection, beginning with the history behind the 1960s drug bust that inspired the film. Featuring contributions from William Friedkin, stars Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider, and former New York police officer Sonny Grosso. First broadcast 15 January 2000
The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection' airs on BBC Four HD at 12:30 AM, Friday 21 March. (Subtitles.)
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News ➝ Current Affairs
Documentary
Mark Kermode
Presenter
William Friedkin
Guest
Gene Hackman
Guest