Synopsis
THE CONNECTION tells the story of real-life Marseilles magistrate Pierre Michel and his relentless crusade to dismantle the most notorious drug smuggling operation in history: the French Connection. In his crosshairs is charismatic and wealthy kingpin, Gatean "Tany" Zampa, who runs the largest underground heroin trade into the States. Though the fearless and tenacious Michel, aided by a task force of elite cops, will stop at nothing--including boldly orchestrated drug raids, devastating arrests, and exacting interrogations--to ensure the crime ring's demise, Zampa's "La French" always seems one step ahead. As La French mounts its retaliation, Michel will be forced to make the most difficult decision of his life: to continue waging his war, or ensure his family's safety, before it's too late.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $10,335 (5.4% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 5.66 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 1.6% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Theater counts: | 2 opening theaters/27 max. theaters, 4.0 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $244,210 |
Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 11,701-11,800) | 11,761 | $190,980 |
| All Time International Box Office (Rank 4,501-4,600) | 4,560 | $11,753,086 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 7,101-7,200) | 7,133 | $11,944,066 |
| All Time Domestic Highest Grossing Limited Release Movies (Rank 3,701-3,800) | 3,762 | $190,980 |
| All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,201-4,300) | 4,259 | $190,980 |
| All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 1,201-1,300) | 1,234 | $11,753,086 |
| All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,201-2,300) | 2,219 | $11,944,066 |
See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.
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| Google Play: | Google Play |
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Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 15th, 2015 (Limited) by Drafthouse Films, released as The Connection |
| International Releases: | December 5th, 2014 (Wide) (France)
March 27th, 2015 (Wide) (Italy) April 17th, 2015 (Wide) (Turkey) May 29th, 2015 (Wide) (Russia (CIS)) November 20th, 2015 (Wide) (Spain) ... Show all releases |
| Video Release: | September 15th, 2015 by Cinedigm, released as The Connection |
| MPAA Rating: | R for strong violence, drug content and language. (Rating bulletin 2350, 11/26/2014) |
| Running Time: | 136 minutes |
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| Keywords: | 1970s, Inspired by a True Story, Crime Thriller, Narcotics, Smuggler, Organized Crime |
| Source: | Based on Real Life Events |
| Genre: | Thriller/Suspense |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Historical Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Legende Films, Gaumont, France 2 Cinema, Scope Pictures, RTBF, Canal Plus |
| Production Countries: | France |
| Languages: | French |