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    French Connection, The
    Genre:Action Adventure

    Reviewed In Issue 20 Of Widescreen Review® Stars:
    Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Roy Schneider.

    WSR Review Scores
    Picture Rating: 2.5
    Sound Rating: 2.5
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    DVD General Information
    (Studio/Distributor): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
    (Catalog Number): 100985
    (MPAA Rating): R
    (Retail Price): $39.98
    (Running Time In Minutes): 104
    (Color Type): Color
    (Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
    (Closed Captioned): Yes
    (Theatrical Release): 1971
    (LD Release Date): 3/1/96
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    Credits Information
    (Director): William Friedkin
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    DVD Picture Information
    (Principal Photography): Academy Standard Flat
    (Theatrical Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1
    (Measured LaserDisc Aspect Ratio): 1.85:1

    DVD Sound Information
    (DVD Soundtrack): Chace Surround
    (Theatrical Sound): Mag Stereo
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    WSR Narrative Review
    Story Synopsis:
    Based on a true story and the book by Robin Moore, Hackman stars as a tough NY cop on a dangerous undercover assignment to bust a Frechman dealer.

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