The Connection

In the gritty, action-packed thriller "The Connection," energetic young magistrate Pierre Michel takes on the notorious French Connection, a highly organized operation controlling Marseille's underground heroin economy. As he plunges into an underworld world of insane danger and ruthless criminals, Michel must navigate corruption within the police force to bring down Gaetan Zampa, the leader of la French gang. With its stylish direction and solid substance, "The Connection" is a compelling true-crime story that fascinates despite some plot inconsistencies.