25K views · 1K reactions | Evening viewing recommendation? On the Criterion Channel, watch William Friedkin's masterful, breathlessly exciting thriller THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971)!  ️ https://www.criterionchannel.com/the-french-connection | The Criterion Collection | Facebook

6.3K views · 425 reactions | Evening viewing recommendation? On Gene Hackman's birthday, watch THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971) on the Criterion Channel! https://www.criterionchannel.com/the-french-connection Based on a true story, William Friedkin’s masterful, breathlessly exciting thriller, with its classic car-chase sequence, garnered Academy Awards for Best Picture, Director, Actor (Hackman), Adapted Screenplay, and Editing. | The Criterion Collection | Facebook

20K views · 488 reactions | The French Connection (1971) 35mm Trailer! A pair of NYPD detectives in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a heroin smuggling ring based in Marseilles, but stopping them and capturing their leaders proves an elusive goal. #FrenchConnection #genehackman #williamfriedkin #70smovies #35mm #35mmTrailers | Retro Reels | Facebook

191K views · 11K reactions | FIDDLER ON THE ROOF was nominated for eight Oscars in 1971 including Best Picture, Actor, and Director. It won for Best Cinematography, Best Sound, and Best Scoring. See it tonight at 8pm ET during our night of films celebrating Hanukkah. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook