The French Connection & French Connection II: Special Widescreen Edition Double Feature (1971 / 1975 / 1995) FOX Video LaserDisc 2-Disc Box Set - EX
The French Connection & French Connection II: Special Widescreen Edition Double Feature (1971 / 1975 / 1995) FOX Video LaserDisc 2-Disc Box Set - EX
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Double feature collection featuring two classic action crime thrillers: the 5-time Academy Award-winning original directed by William Friedkin and its hit sequel directed by John Frankenheimer, both starring Gene Hackman as New York City Detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle alongside Roy Scheider and Fernando Rey.
Presents both full-length feature films (104 Mins / 119 Mins) across two discs in Extended Play (CLV) format. Mastered in original 1.85:1 theatrical letterbox widescreen transfers, featuring digital stereo sound, CX noise reduction encoding, closed captioning, and original musical scores by Don Ellis.
Distributed on LaserDisc by FOX Video / Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation (Catalog # 2850-85 / UPC 086162850868).
Condition & Visual Inspection
Jacket EX: Pre-owned vintage 2-disc sleeve. Front Cover: High-gloss composite artwork featuring photo stills of Gene Hackman in character as Popeye Doyle across yellow angular panels, top "SPECIAL WIDE SCREEN EDITION" header badge, and title typography "THE FRENCH CONNECTION / FRENCH CONNECTION II". Rear Cover: Back panel split into two informational sections with photo stills from both films (Gene Hackman leaping off a bridge / Hackman firing a revolver), 1971 Oscar wins breakdown (Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Editing), synopses, billing blocks, technical specification badges, and letterbox transfer notes.
Edges/Spine EX: Solid, clean spine with sharp typography and light corner shelf wear.
Discs & Contents EX: 2-disc set including clean optical playing surfaces with original FOX Video center labels. Printed in U.S.A.
| Item Specific | Details |
| Format | LaserDisc (LD) 2-Disc Set - Action / Crime / Thriller / Police Procedural / Drug Cartel / Gene Hackman / Oscar Winner / Double Feature / Widescreen |
| Play Format | Extended Play (CLV) / 2 Discs / 4 Sides |
| Catalog # | 2850-85 |
| UPC | 086162850868 |
| ISBN | N/A |
| Distributor | FOX Video / Twentieth Century Fox |
| Release Year | 1995 LaserDisc Release (Movies © 1971 & 1975 Twentieth Century Fox) |
| Director & Writers | Part I: Directed by William Friedkin / Screenplay by Ernest Tidyman. Part II: Directed by John Frankenheimer / Screenplay by Alexander Jacobs, Robert Dillon, Laurie Dillon / Music by Don Ellis |
| Starring | Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Bernard Fresson, Tony Lo Bianco, Marcel Bozzuffi |
| Running Time | Part I: Approx. 104 Mins / Part II: Approx. 119 Mins / Color / Rated R |
| Audio Format | Digital Sound Stereo / CX Encoded / NTSC / Closed-Captioned |
| Aspect Ratio | Original Theatrical Widescreen Presentation (1.85:1) |
| Video Certification | R |
| Special Features | Two complete feature films, original 1.85:1 letterbox transfers, 5 Academy Award wins overview, and Don Ellis scores |
| Country of Manufacture | Jacket Printed in U.S.A. / Discs Manufactured in U.S.A. |
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