The French Connection
Tagline: “It’s pure dynamite!..”
Format: Australian Daybill
Dimensions: Approx. 13" x 30"
Film Year: 1971 Poster Distributor: 20th Century-Fox / R.A.P.A. Litho Pty Ltd
Rating: R (Australia)
Director: William Friedkin
Stars: Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey
Award Wins: 5 Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor (Hackman)

🖼️ Design & Details: Striking yellow/black print with gritty noir imagery Popeye Doyle mid-action silhouette with a stylised NYC cityscape Bold sans-serif typeface enhances the impact Text: “There are no rules and no holds barred when Popeye cuts loose!” Typical 70s offset litho used in Australian daybills of the time

Collector’s Insight: One of the most respected crime thrillers of the 1970s. Due to the film’s critical acclaim and Gene Hackman’s iconic performance, demand for original posters—particularly international variants like this Australian daybill—remains strong.