35mm Double Feature: The French Connection with Bullitt

This month's 35mm double feature spotlights great car chases with The French Connection (1971) and Bullitt (1968)!

The French Connection (7:30pm)
Two narcotics detectives, “Popeye” Doyle and his partner Buddy Russo (Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider), start to close in on a vast international narcotics ring when the smugglers unexpectedly strike back. Following an attempt on his life by one of the smugglers, Doyle sets off a deadly pursuit that ultimately takes him far beyond mere New York City limits. Based on a true story, this action-filled thriller, with its renowned chase scene, won five Academy Awards® including best picture and Best Actor for Gene Hackman.

Bullitt (9:40pm)
Steve McQueen stars as an all guts, no glory San Francisco cop who becomes determined to find the underworld kingpin that killed the witness in his protection. This thriller includes one of the most famous car chases ever filmed.

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• Next Tuesday, 19th August, 07:00 pm, Crystal Ballroom Movie Trivia Night in Somerville
• Next Wednesday, 20th August, 07:30 pm, All About Eve in 35mm in Somerville
• This month, 25th August, 11:00 pm, Double Feature: Cape Fear x 2 in Somerville, MA