
Making the Connection: Untold Stories of The French Connection
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.
Top Cast


Sonny Grosso
Sonny Grosso
Self - Host
Sonny Grosso
Self - Host


William Friedkin
William Friedkin
Self
William Friedkin
Self
Edwin Torres
Edwin Torres
Self
Edwin Torres
Self


Tony Lo Bianco
Tony Lo Bianco
Self
Tony Lo Bianco
Self
Lora Mitchell
Lora Mitchell
Self
Lora Mitchell
Self


Eddie Egan
Eddie Egan
Self (archive footage)
Eddie Egan
Self (archive footage)


Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman
Self
Gene Hackman
Self


Philip D'Antoni
Philip D'Antoni
Self
Philip D'Antoni
Self


Richard D. Zanuck
Richard D. Zanuck
Self
Richard D. Zanuck
Self
Robin Moore
Robin Moore
Self
Robin Moore
Self
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