Best Director1972 Film Fan Awards44th Academy Awards
Best Director Nominee
The French Connection (1971)
Nominated Talent & Credits
William Friedkin— William Friedkin
Synopsis / Overview
Tough narcotics detective 'Popeye' Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.
Historical Academy Record
DIRECTING — 44th Academy Awards (1972)
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