The French Connection

The Kentucky Theatre

214 East Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky 40507

Wednesday, June 11th
1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Wednesday, June 11th
7:15pm - 9:15pm EDT
Admission Fee: $8

SUMMER CLASSICS 2025

"Realistic, fast-paced and uncommonly smart, The French Connection is bolstered by stellar performances by Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider, not to mention William Friedkin's thrilling production."

—Rotten Tomatoes

 "Solid, slick filmmaking, full of dirty cops, shrewd operators, and slam-bang action."

Chicago Reader

New York Detective Popeye Doyle (Gene Hackman) and his partner (Roy Scheider) chase a French heroin smuggler in this gritty and groundbreaking crime thriller.