Operação França

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Whether it's tailing suspects in the bitter cold, or chasing the L-train through busy civilian traffic, The French Connection's stamp of authenticity stands the test of time.

The action is unrelenting, and the car chase scene alone is a masterpiece in filmmaking. The French Connection set the standard for cop-themed dramas for decades to come, and it's easy to see why.