1971 Release

The French Connection

Domestic Box Office $51,700,000
Worldwide Box Office –

Lead Roles

Gene Hackman

Supporting Roles

Roy Scheider

Minor Roles (0)

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BO Notes

  • Domestic BO refers to the film's original uninterrupted U.S. and Canada theatrical release. Re-releases are excluded.
  • Worldwide BO refers to the film's lifetime worldwide theatrical gross.
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Within its release year, The French Connection occupies a prominent position in the domestic theatrical record. A #2 annual domestic ranking gives the film one of the strongest box office profiles in its release class. With worldwide data unavailable, the film is evaluated here primarily through its domestic release footprint.

Starring Gene Hackman, with supporting work from Roy Scheider, the film links its box office profile to the actor database. Together, the cast grouping and box office context show how the film fits into the site's wider theatrical record.