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The Wild True Story Behind The French Connection's Car Chase – Filmed At 90 MPH On Real Streets With One Actual Crash

William Friedkin's 1971 action thriller features a famous chase scene that has gone down as one of the best in cinema, but filming the scene was quite risky. Friedkin's The French Connection opened to ...
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Gene Hackman's 'French Connection' Car Chase Is One Of The Best And Most Reckless Movie Stunts Of All Time

As we mourn the death of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, I thought now would be a good time to look back on how he and director William Friedkin changed movie car chases forever with his unforgettable ...
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‘Where’s the bag?’ Inside the high-octane chase scene on ‘Highest 2 Lowest’ inspired by ‘The French Connection’

But to spice it up, Lee looked to another classic crime thriller with two iconic subway chases (on foot and by car) for inspiration: William Friedkin's The French Connection. Fortunately, the director ...