The Connection

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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.

Tagline

“Marseille 1975. To stop a dangerous drug lord, you need a dangerous cop.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Thriller, Crime, Action

Director

Cédric Jimenez

Original Language

FR

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.

When was The Connection released?

The Connection was released on December 3, 2014.

How long is The Connection?

The Connection has a runtime of 2h 15m.

Where can I track The Connection?

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