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.
Full Cast of Making the Connection: Untold Stories of 'The French Connection'
Sonny Grosso
as Self - Host
Sonny Grosso was born on July 21, 1930 and passed away 5 years ago at the age of 89 on January 22, 2020.
William Friedkin
as Self
William Friedkin (born August 29, 1935) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter best known for direct...
Edwin Torres
as Self
Tony Lo Bianco
as Self
Tony Lo Bianco (born October 19, 1936) is an American actor in films and television. Lo Bianco was born in Brooklyn, ...
Lora Mitchell
as Self
Eddie Egan
as Self (archive footage)
Philip D'Antoni
as Self
Robin Moore
as Self
Roy Scheider
as Self
Roy Richard Scheider, born on November 10, 1932, was an American actor renowned for his versatile performances. He is...
Crew of Making the Connection: Untold Stories of 'The French Connection'
Discover the backstage crew of Making the Connection: Untold Stories of 'The French Connection' →- Released on September 25, 2001