Making the Connection: Untold Stories of The French Connection (2001)
• September 25th, 2001 • 0h 56min
Documentary, TV Movie
Overview
The exciting story of the making of William Friedkin's The French Connection (1971), hosted by former NYPD detective Sony Grosso, who inspired the character of Buddy 'Cloudy' Russo, played in the film by actor Roy Scheider.
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