Two cops in Los Angeles try to track down the vicious criminal Eric Masters. Then, one of them is killed by Masters and the other one swears revenge no matter what the cost. After that, the hunt becomes an ob- session and the law he once swore to uphold becomes meaningless to him.
William Friedkin - Director
William Friedkin - Screenplay
Gerry Petievich - Screenplay
Irving H. Levin - Producer
Robby Müller - Director of Photography
Scott Smith - Editing
Wang Chung - Music
William L. Petersen - Richard Chance
Willem Dafoe - Rick Masters
John Pankow - John Vukovich
Debra Feuer - Bianca Torres
For sheer cinematic punch, it’s hard to equal the films of William Friedkin. In 1971, THE FRENCH CONNECTION was released to critical acclaim and won five Academy Awards, including for Best Picture and Best Director. Friedkin followed up with 1973’s THE EXORCIST which was nominated for 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Other films include SORCERER, TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A., RULES OF ENGAGEMENT, THE HUNTED, BUG, AND KILLER JOE.