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The Connection (2014)

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

7.1/10 · 963 votes 2h 15m r ActionThrillerCrime

#79 of 309 films from 2014 #583 of 2168 in action

Directed by Cédric Jimenez · Written by Audrey Diwan, Cédric Jimenez

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Overview

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.

Cast

Jean Dujardinas Judge Pierre Michel
Gilles Lelloucheas Gaëtan 'Tany' Zampa
Céline Salletteas Jacqueline Michel
Mélanie Douteyas Christiane Zampa
Benoît Magimelas 'Le Fou'
Guillaume Gouixas Inspector José Alvarez
Bruno Todeschinias 'Le Banquier'
Féodor Atkineas Gaston Deferre
Moussa Maaskrias Franky Manzoni
Pierre Lopezas Jean Paci
Eric Colladoas Robert
Cyril Lecomteas Marco Da Costa
Jean-Pierre Sanchezas Fabrizio Mandonato
Georges Nerias Charles Peretti

Facts

Release dateDecember 3, 2014
Runtime135 min (2h 15m) — longer as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
Original titleLa French
LanguageFR
Budget$26,000,000
Box office$12,062,441 (0.5× budget)
IMDbtt2935564

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Questions

How long is The Connection?
The Connection runs 135 minutes (2h 15m).
Is The Connection worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 963 votes, which places it #79 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 75%) and #583 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Connection?
The Connection was directed by Cédric Jimenez. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Stronghold (2021), November (2022), The Man with the Iron Heart (2017).
Who stars in The Connection?
Jean Dujardin as Judge Pierre Michel; Gilles Lellouche as Gaëtan 'Tany' Zampa; Céline Sallette as Jacqueline Michel; Mélanie Doutey as Christiane Zampa; Benoît Magimel as 'Le Fou'; Guillaume Gouix as Inspector José Alvarez.
What is The Connection rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Connection?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/95275.

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