"Popeye" Doyle travels to Marseille to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler who eluded him in New York."Popeye" Doyle travels to Marseille to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler who eluded him in New York."Popeye" Doyle travels to Marseille to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler who eluded him in New York.
- Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
- 3 nominations total
Philippe Léotard
- Jacques
- (as Philippe Leotard)
Jean-Pierre Castaldi
- Raoul
- (as Jean - Pierre Castaldi)
Malek Kateb
- Algerian Chief
- (as Malek Eddine)
Jean-Pierre Zola
- Dumpy Policeman
- (as Jean - Pierre Zola)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDoyle's memorable cry of "Mickey Mantle sucks!" during the cold turkey sequence was the source of much trouble for the film makers and their legal department. Producer Robert L. Rosen had to track down Mickey Mantle to obtain his permission for the reference. After a long phone call, Rosen flew out to Mantle's home in Dallas with a print of the film, which was screened for him and his lawyer. When Gene Hackman uttered the line, Mantle surprised Rosen not only by roaring with laughter but also insisting that they watch the rest of the film because both he and his lawyer were enjoying it so much. Mantle later happily signed a release waiver and the line stayed in the film.
- GoofsIn the first bar scene, Popeye Doyle eats an egg that changes from partially eaten to whole again and back again while he tries to talk to the French girls.
- Quotes
Jimmy Doyle: Jack Daniel's.
French Barkeeper: Jacques qui?
Jimmy Doyle: Jackie, yeah, Jackie Daniel's.
French Barkeeper: ?
Jimmy Doyle: Scotch, right there, El Scotcho.
French Barkeeper: Whisky?
Jimmy Doyle: Here we go.
French Barkeeper: Avec glace? (With ice?)
Jimmy Doyle: Yeah, in a glass.
- Crazy creditsOpening credits prologue: MARSEILLES
- Alternate versionsGerman theatrical and VHS releases were marginally cut to secure the "not under 16" rating from the FSK. Later releases, starting with the DVD era, all such cuts were waived.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Making the Connection: Untold Stories of 'the French Connection' (2001)
- SoundtracksLa Marseillaise
(uncredited)
Music by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle
Performed by the Band during the money exchange
Featured review
Unnecessary but still very good sequel.
The masterpiece that "The French Connection" was and still is, never needed a sequel. "The French Connection" and its mysterious ending were fine as it was. "French Connection II" focuses on 'Popeye' Doyle who takes revenge on the drug smuggler Alain Charnier, not in New York this time but Marseille, France. It's unnecessary all but still this movie is a very good one!
Although the visual style is pretty much similar as in "The French Connection" the movie here relies more on a faster pace and also has just a bit more action, thanks to action specialist director John Frankenheimer. The atmosphere however is not as good, simply because Marseille, although it has its charm, simply ain't no New York.
I also really missed 'Cloudy' Russo in this movie. Sure, 'Popeye' Doyle's character is strong enough to carry the entire movie but he just ain't the same without 'Cloudy' by his side.
There are more than enough good moments that make up for these losses, the ending for example is really brilliant and I absolutely loved it!
Once you've seen "The French Connection" this isn't really a must see but nevertheless, it's a very good movie and perfectly watchable.
8/10
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Although the visual style is pretty much similar as in "The French Connection" the movie here relies more on a faster pace and also has just a bit more action, thanks to action specialist director John Frankenheimer. The atmosphere however is not as good, simply because Marseille, although it has its charm, simply ain't no New York.
I also really missed 'Cloudy' Russo in this movie. Sure, 'Popeye' Doyle's character is strong enough to carry the entire movie but he just ain't the same without 'Cloudy' by his side.
There are more than enough good moments that make up for these losses, the ending for example is really brilliant and I absolutely loved it!
Once you've seen "The French Connection" this isn't really a must see but nevertheless, it's a very good movie and perfectly watchable.
8/10
http://bobafett1138.blogspot.com/
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- Boba_Fett1138
- Feb 5, 2005
Details
Box office
- Budget
- $4,340,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $12,484,444
- Gross worldwide
- $12,484,444
- Runtime1 hour 59 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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