The French Connection (1971)
Directed by William Friedkin
Genres - Drama, Action, Adventure, Spy Film, Crime, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Police Detective Film, Action Thriller, Chase Movie |
Release Date - Oct 9, 1971 (USA - Unknown), Oct 9, 1971 (USA) |
Run Time - 103 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - R
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Academy Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Best Achievement in Cinematography | Nominated | |
| 1971 | Best Achievement in Directing | Won | |
| 1971 | Best Achievement in Film Editing | Won | |
| 1971 | Best Achievement in Sound | Nominated | |
| 1971 | Best Motion Picture of the Year | Won | |
| 1971 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Won | |
| 1971 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated | |
| 1971 | Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) | Won |
BAFTA Film Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Best Actor | Won | |
| 1973 | Best Direction | Nominated | |
| 1973 |
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Best Film | Nominated |
| 1973 | Best Film Editing | Won | |
| 1973 | Best Soundtrack | Nominated |
Directors Guild of America Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film | Won |
Edgar Allan Poe Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Best Screenplay | Won |
Golden Globe Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Best Director - Motion Picture | Won | |
| 1972 |
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Best Motion Picture - Drama | Won |
| 1972 | Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama | Won | |
| 1972 | Best Screenplay - Motion Picture | Nominated |
National Board of Review
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Best Actor | Won |
New York Film Critics Circle
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Best Actor | Won |
Writers Guild Awards
| Year | Nominee | Category | Won/Nominated |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Adapted Drama | Won |