William Friedkin's 1971 action thriller features a famous chase scene that has gone down as one of the best in cinema, but filming the scene was quite risky. Friedkin's The French Connection opened to ...

In April 1972, The French Connection took home five Academy Awards, including Best Director for William Friedkin, Actor for Gene Hackman, and Picture for Philip D’Antoni. The film about a relentless ...

After a decades-spanning career, Gene Hackman retired from acting in 2004. During his illustrious run, the actor won two Academy Awards for his roles in The French Connection and Unforgiven. Speaking ...

As we mourn the death of Hollywood legend Gene Hackman, I thought now would be a good time to look back on how he and director William Friedkin changed movie car chases forever with his unforgettable ...

"The French Connection" is based on Robin Moore's 1969 book of the same name. Both films tell the story of NYPD detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle, in pursuit of french heroin smugglers.

LOS ANGELES -- William Friedkin, the filmmaker behind 1973's adaptation of novelist William Peter Blatty's horror novel "The Exorcist," has died at age 87. Stephen Galloway, dean of Dodge College of ...

During his illustrious 40-year Hollywood career, legendary actor Gene Hackman left his mark on cinema. With his versatile range, Hackman took on famous roles, from tough guy parts to villainous ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shot in real traffic, among real pedestrians, Jurgensen said the stunt driver reached speeds of 65 miles per hour in a ...