About Making the Connection: Untold Stories of 'The French Connection'
- Released on September 25, 2001
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 plays Self - Host
Sonny Grosso was born on July 21, 1930 and passed away 4 years ago at the age of 89 on January 22, 2020.
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William Friedkin (born August 29, 1935) is an American film director, producer and screenwriter best known for direct...
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Tony Lo Bianco plays Self
Tony Lo Bianco (born October 19, 1936) is an American actor in films and television. Lo Bianco was born in Brooklyn, ...
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Eddie Egan plays Self (archive footage)
Gene Hackman plays Self
Philip D'Antoni plays Self
Richard D. Zanuck plays Self
Robin Moore plays Self
Owen Roizman plays Self
Roy Scheider plays Self
Roy Richard Scheider, born on November 10, 1932, was an American actor renowned for his versatile performances. He is...
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