Philip D'Antoni

The Poughkeepsie Shuffle: Tracing 'The French Connection'

Russell Leven

Mark Kermode, Sonny Grosso

A documentary on the production of The French Connection (1971).

Making the Connection: Untold Stories of 'The French Connection'

William Friedkin, Sonny Grosso

The exciting story of the making of William Friedkin's The French Connection (1971), hosted by former NYPD detective Sony Grosso, who inspired the character of Buddy 'Cloudy' Russo, played in the film by actor Roy Scheider.

The Seven-Ups

Philip D'Antoni

Roy Scheider, Jerry Leon

A tough detective who is part of an elite New York City unit is trying to find out who killed his partner, but uncovers a plot to kidnap mobsters for money.

Anatomy of a Chase

Michael Arick

William Friedkin, Randy Jurgensen

Thirty-five years after it was made, the climatic car chase scene in The French Connection is still jaw-dropping in its suspense and execution. Director William Friedkin recounts how he created one of the greatest action sequences ever.