The challenge for "French Connection II" was not merely to replicate the original’s success but to carve out its own identity. Frankenheimer faced skepticism for taking the helm without Friedkin, yet ...

French Connection II (1975) is a neo-noir action thriller film directed by John Frankenheimer. Serving as a sequel to the 1971-released French Connection, the movie sees detective Popeye Doyle ...

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has released street date information for both French Connection films on Blu-ray to retailers. The current plan according to a listing at DVDEmpire.com is for ...

For every classic blockbuster movie, it feels like there are a multitude of sequels poised to capitalize on its success. In some rare cases, the sequel is better than the original movie, but in many ...

Gene Hackman has died aged 95. He was found dead at his Santa Fe home as was his wife Betsy Arakawa, no cause of death has yet been confirmed. The loss is a sad one for the entertainment industry, but ...

We are to meet in Marseilles, where he is on location for French Connection II, which deposits the New York cop on foreign soil with neither authority nor knowledge of the lingo to help him in his ...

Zach Laws is a longtime entertainment journalist and movie features writer. He is also an independent filmmaker and member of the Screen Actors Guild based out of Los Angeles. Zach grew up watching ...

Twelve terrorists. One cop. The odds are against John McClane... That's just the way he likes it.

Two time Oscar-winner Gene Hackman was found dead alongside his wife Betsy Arakawa at their home in Santa Fe, local police confirmed this morning. The police have said they don’t believe “foul play ...

Gene Hackman, who was found dead at 95 alongside his wife at their Santa Fe, N.M. home on Feb. 26, was considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. He won two Oscars over a career spanning ...