The Connection 2014
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SplatNewly transferred to the bustling port city of Marseille to assist with a crackdown on organized crime, energetic young magistrate Pierre Michel is given a rapid-fire tutorial on the ins and outs of an out-of-control drug trade. Pierre's wildly ambitious mission is to take on the French Connection, a highly organized operation that controls the city's underground heroin economy and is overseen by the notorious —and reputedly untouchable— Gaetan Zampa. Fearless, determined and willing to go the distance, Pierre plunges into an underworld world of insane danger and ruthless criminals.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Judge Pierre Michel
as Gaëtan 'Tany' Zampa
as Jacqueline Michel
as Christiane Zampa
as 'Le Fou'
as Inspector José Alvarez
as 'Le Banquier'
as Gaston Deferre
as Franky Manzoni
as Jean Paci
Director:
Writer:
Audrey Diwan, Cédric Jimenez
Stars:
Jean Dujardin, Gilles Lellouche, Céline Sallette, Mélanie Doutey, Benoît Magimel, Guillaume Gouix, Bruno Todeschini, Féodor Atkine, Moussa Maaskri, Pierre Lopez,
Genres:
Thriller,Crime,Action
Release Date:
2014 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
135 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Connection
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
AD
Cast
as Judge Pierre Michel
as Gaëtan 'Tany' Zampa
as Jacqueline Michel
as Christiane Zampa
as 'Le Fou'
as Inspector José Alvarez
as 'Le Banquier'
as Gaston Deferre
as Franky Manzoni
as Jean Paci
as Robert
as Marco Da Costa
as Fabrizio Mandonato
as Charles Peretti
as Martial Salin, 'Le gitan'
as Commissioner Lucien Aimé-Blanc
as CommissionerAngel Mariette
as CommissionerBianchi
as John Cusack
as Lily Mariani
as Santo
as Charly
as Ms. Aissani
as Mr. Paul
as Jean-Claude Minassian
as Maro Minassian
as Olivia
as Attorney General of Marseille
as Lino
as Marie
as Simon
as Natale
as Dora Meurisse
as Lily's mother
as Casino director
as Repentant smuggler
as Gaëtan Zampa's lawyer
as Prison guard
as Architect of Peretti's house
as Worker of Peretti's house
as Jacky, the regular
as Big guy from the bar
as Man from Pierre Michel's evening
as Prostitute
as Patron du bar Marengo
as Girl at the beach
as Girl at the beach
as Accused
as Emergency physician
as Doctor at Timone
as Nurse at Timone
as Announcer Antenne 2
as Journalist Antenne 2
as Stéphane, cop
as Blonde
as Director of the DEA
as DEA agent
as DEA agent
as DEA secretary
as Boss of the Sainte-Anne bar
as Cop
as Boss of the bistro Le Phocéen
as Head of the PJ
as Policeman of the PJ
as Policeman of the PJ
as Bouncer of Annabel's
as Young Goudes
as Serge, cop / Jogger
as Drug cop
as Drug cop
as Lieutenant of Tany
as Lieutenant of Tany
as Tany's killer
as Minister's Secretary
as Béatrice at 7 years old
as Emmanuelle at 7 years old
as Guest at Krypton
as Paul's salesman
as DEA agent
as American voices (voice)
as Policeman (uncredited)
as Jairzinho (non crédité)
as Policeman (uncredited)
as Policeman (uncredited)
as Policeman who arrests Le Fou (uncredited)
as Guest at the cafe (uncredited)
as Chemist's Assistant (uncredited)
as Stretcher-bearer (uncredited)
as Policeman (uncredited)
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