Popeye Doyle Shorts

Description: The Detective Popeye Doyle design is inspired by Gene Hackman's award winning portrayal of Detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle in The French Connection and The French Connection 2. A narcotics squad detective, Popeye is said to be based on real life NYC detective Eddie Egan.

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Description: The French Connection Popeye Doyle Street Silhouette Poster

Description: Gene Hackman

Description: The French Connection never got softer. This gritty portrait honors the two-time Oscar winner, with rain-slicked cars parked under a New York elevated train track reflected directly in his glasses.

Description: The French Connection Action Film Strip Vintage Graphic

Description: Another great illustration from renowned artist Paul Cemmick's Movie Stars Collection

Description: academy award for best picture 1971 poster