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‘The French Connection’: THR’s 1971 Review

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Hollywood Reporter

What happened

9, 1971, the William Friedkin thriller starring Gene Hackman hit theaters enroute to winning the best picture Oscar.

Key facts

  • 9, 1971, the William Friedkin thriller starring Gene Hackman hit theaters enroute to winning the best picture Oscar.
  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:58:19 UTC.

Why it matters

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