French Connection II
“The French Connection was only the beginning. THIS IS THE CLIMAX.”
Synopsis
"Popeye" Doyle travels to Marseilles to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler that eluded him in New York.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
French Connection II (1975) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-02-02
Top Cast
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Gene Hackman
"Popeye" Doyle
Fernando Rey
Alain Charnier
Bernard Fresson
Henri Barthélémy
Philippe Léotard
Jacques
Ed Lauter
General William Brian
Charles Millot
Miletto
Jean-Pierre Castaldi
Raoul
Cathleen Nesbitt
The Old Lady
Samantha Llorens
Denise
André Penvern
Bartender
Reine Prat
Young Girl on the Beach
Raoul Delfosse
Dutch Captain
Ham Chau Luong
Japanese Captain
Jacques Dynam
Inspector Genevoix
Malek Kateb
Algerian Chief
Pierre Collet
Old Pro
Alexandre Fabre
Young Inspector
Jean-Pierre Zola
Dumpy Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 18, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 10, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.91x
+$8.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Alexander Jacobs, Laurie Dillon, Robert Dillon
- Original Score
- Don Ellis
- Original Title
- French Connection II
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $4.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.5M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Frankenheimer
Alexander Jacobs, Laurie Dillon, Robert Dillon
Don Ellis
Claude Renoir
Tom Rolf
Robert L. Rosen
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Jacobs
Screenplay
Don Ellis
Original Music Composer
Laurie Dillon
Screenplay
Robert L. Rosen
Producer
John Frankenheimer
Director
Claude Renoir
Director of Photography
Tom Rolf
Editor
Robert Dillon
Screenplay
Jacques Saulnier
Production Design
Hal Needham
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About French Connection II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is French Connection II about?
"Popeye" Doyle travels to Marseilles to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler that eluded him in New York.
Who directed French Connection II?
French Connection II was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in French Connection II?
The principal cast of French Connection II includes Gene Hackman, Fernando Rey, Bernard Fresson, Philippe Léotard, Ed Lauter.
When was French Connection II released and how long is it?
French Connection II was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of French Connection II?
French Connection II had a reported production budget of $4.3M and grossed $12.5M at the worldwide box office (2.91 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for French Connection II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for French Connection II was composed by Don Ellis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for French Connection II?
French Connection II holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).