The Connection
La French
“Marseille 1975. To stop a dangerous drug lord, you need a dangerous cop.”
Synopsis
Newly transferred to the bustling port city of Marseille to assist with a crackdown on organized crime, energetic young magistrate Pierre Michel is given a rapid-fire tutorial on the ins and outs of an out-of-control drug trade. Pierre's wildly ambitious mission is to take on the French Connection, a highly organized operation that controls the city's underground heroin economy and is overseen by the notorious —and reputedly untouchable— Gaetan Zampa. Fearless, determined and willing to go the distance, Pierre plunges into an underworld world of insane danger and ruthless criminals.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Connection Official Trailer (2015) - Action Crime Thriller HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-04
Top Cast
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Jean Dujardin
Judge Pierre Michel
Gilles Lellouche
Gaëtan 'Tany' Zampa
Céline Sallette
Jacqueline Michel
Mélanie Doutey
Christiane Zampa
Benoît Magimel
'Le Fou'
Guillaume Gouix
Inspector José Alvarez
Bruno Todeschini
'Le Banquier'
Féodor Atkine
Gaston Deferre
Moussa Maaskri
Franky Manzoni
Pierre Lopez
Jean Paci
Eric Collado
Robert
Cyril Lecomte
Marco Da Costa
Jean-Pierre Sanchez
Fabrizio Mandonato
Georges Neri
Charles Peretti
Martial Bezot
Martial Salin, 'Le gitan'
Bernard Blancan
Commissioner Lucien Aimé-Blanc
Gérard Meylan
CommissionerAngel Mariette
Éric Fraticelli
CommissionerBianchi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Abu Dhabi Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 15, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 24, 2015
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$26M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$12.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.46x
-$13.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cédric Jimenez
- Screenplay & Story
- Audrey Diwan, Cédric Jimenez
- Original Score
- Guillaume Roussel
- Original Title
- La French
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Budget
- $26M
- Worldwide Gross
- $12.1M
- Production Studios
- Gaumont, SCOPE Pictures, Légende Films, France 2 Cinéma, RTBF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cédric Jimenez
Audrey Diwan, Cédric Jimenez
Guillaume Roussel
Laurent Tangy
Sophie Reine
Alain Goldman
Department Leadership Roster
Laurent Tangy
Director of Photography
Audrey Diwan
Writer
Carine Sarfati
Costume Design
Guillaume Roussel
Original Music Composer
Jean-Philippe Moreaux
Production Design
Sophie Reine
Editor
Cédric Jimenez
Writer
Cédric Jimenez
Director
Alain Goldman
Producer
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.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Connection
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What is The Connection about?
Newly transferred to the bustling port city of Marseille to assist with a crackdown on organized crime, energetic young magistrate Pierre Michel is given a rapid-fire tutorial on the ins and outs of an out-of-control drug trade. Pierre's wildly ambitious mission is to take on the French Connection, a highly organized operation that controls the city's underground heroin economy and is overseen by the notorious —and reputedly untouchable— Gaetan Zampa. Fearless, determined and willing to go the distance, Pierre plunges into an underworld world of insane danger and ruthless criminals.
Who directed The Connection?
The Connection was directed by Cédric Jimenez.
Who stars in The Connection?
The principal cast of The Connection includes Jean Dujardin, Gilles Lellouche, Céline Sallette, Mélanie Doutey, Benoît Magimel.
When was The Connection released and how long is it?
The Connection was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Connection?
The Connection had a reported production budget of $26M and grossed $12.1M at the worldwide box office (0.46 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Connection?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Connection was composed by Guillaume Roussel.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Connection?
The Connection holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).