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The French Connection

The French Connection

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THE FRENCH CONNECTION Two NYPD detectives working in the Narcotics Bureau uncover a heroin smuggling operation with ties to Marseilles, France. What begins as routine surveillance quickly spirals into a dangerous international pursuit. Despite their best efforts, tracking down the smugglers and bringing their elusive ringleaders to justice becomes a maddening game of cat and mouse. Craig and Elisabeth end June Hackman month talking about dirty cops, blind snipers, 1970s New York and the movie “The French Connection” on this week’s Matinee Heroes! Show Notes 0:51 Craig and Elisabeth talk about recent job interviews and their favorite Gene Hackman movies. 7:00 Craig and Elisabeth discuss "The French Connection" 36:03 Recasting 51:46 Double Feature 54:35 Final Thoughts Next week, we bring you a special episode as we present our first inductees into the William Atherton Asshole Hall of Fame!

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