This sequel to "The French Connection" of 1971 has the same hero, Popeye Doyle in pursuit of the drug lord who escaped at the end of the first film. While that one was based on a true story and a book, this sequel is total fiction. Gene Hackman's Popeye is driven to bring Alain Charnier (played by Fernando Rey) to justice.
I won't give away the plot of this R-rated film, but will say that Hackman was deserving of another Oscar nomination, at least. His portrayal of a man suffering through DTs and withdrawal from drugs is excellent. Very rarely have such things been shown in films over the years, and Hackman gives a superb performance.
As with the earlier film, this movie won't be for everyone. It's graphic, crude and crass in places. It's supposed to mirror the underworld and real world of the drug trafficking and the law enforcers who try to bring down the narcotics trafficking kings.
I won't give away the plot of this R-rated film, but will say that Hackman was deserving of another Oscar nomination, at least. His portrayal of a man suffering through DTs and withdrawal from drugs is excellent. Very rarely have such things been shown in films over the years, and Hackman gives a superb performance.
As with the earlier film, this movie won't be for everyone. It's graphic, crude and crass in places. It's supposed to mirror the underworld and real world of the drug trafficking and the law enforcers who try to bring down the narcotics trafficking kings.