The Connection (2014)
Marseille 1975. To stop a dangerous drug lord, you need a dangerous cop.
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.
Director: Cédric Jimenez
Genre: Thriller, Crime, Action
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date: December 3, 2014
Cast
- Jean Dujardin - Judge Pierre Michel
- Gilles Lellouche - Gaëtan 'Tany' Zampa
- Céline Sallette - Jacqueline Michel
- Mélanie Doutey - Christiane Zampa
- Benoît Magimel - 'Le Fou'
- Guillaume Gouix - Inspector José Alvarez
- Bruno Todeschini - 'Le Banquier'
- Féodor Atkine - Gaston Deferre
- Moussa Maaskri - Franky Manzoni
- Pierre Lopez - Jean Paci
Screenplay
Music: Guillaume Roussel
Cinematography: Laurent Tangy
Editing: Sophie Reine
Production: Gaumont, SCOPE Pictures, Légende Films, CNC, Ciné+, Canal+, La Wallonie, Région Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, RTBF, France 2 Cinéma, France Télévisions
Country: Belgium, France
Language: Français
Budget: $26M
Box Office: $12M
Original Language: fr
Themes
Gripping Violent Crime
Keywords
judge, drug trafficking, marseille, france, drug trade, drug ring
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in The Connection?
- The Connection stars Jean Dujardin, Gilles Lellouche, Céline Sallette, Mélanie Doutey, Benoît Magimel, Guillaume Gouix.
- How long is The Connection?
- The Connection has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is The Connection?
- The Connection is a Thriller, Crime, Action film.
- What is the budget of The Connection?
- The Connection had a budget of $26M.
- How much did The Connection gross?
- The Connection grossed $12M worldwide.
- Where was The Connection produced?
- The Connection was produced in Belgium, France.
- What are the themes of The Connection?
- The themes of The Connection include: Gripping Violent Crime.