French Connection
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| Customer service | 00 44 1792 784150 |
| Headquarters | London |
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| Founders | Stephen A. Marks |
| Subsidiaries | French Connection India |
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| ID | 778222 |
Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Drama
Academy Award for Best Actor
Academy Award for Best Director
Academy Award for Best Writing Adapted Screenplay
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture – Drama
Academy Award for Best Film Editing
Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Motion Picture
BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor
Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Feature Film
National Board of Review Award for Best Actor
Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay
BAFTA Award for Best Editing
David di Donatello for Best Foreign Film
Writers Guild of America Award for Best Adapted Drama
About French Connection
French Connection is a UK-based global retailer and wholesaler of fashion clothing, accessories and homeware. Founded in the early 1970s by Stephen Marks who also serves as chairman and chief executive, it is based in London and its parent French Connection Group PLC is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
William Friedkin: Director of The Exorcist and The French Connection dies aged 87
... His other famous films included crime thriller The French Connection, which won five Academy Awards including best director...
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William Friedkin: Director of The Exorcist and The French Connection dies aged 87
William Friedkin , director of The Classic horror film The Exorcist , died on Monday at the Age Of 87, US media report.
His wife told The Hollywood Reporter he had died in Los Angeles , the outlet reported.
His other famous films included crime thriller The French Connection , which won five Academy Awards including best director.
Tributes from celebrities began pouring in over Social Media .
On X, formerly known as Twitter, actor Elijah Wood wrote: " Aww man…a true cinematic master whose influence will continue to extend forever. So long, William Friedkin . "
Friedkin died before his latest work, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, could hit screens for its planned premiere at the Venice Film Festival beginning 30 August.
Though his career started in the early 1960s, his most notable success came in The Following decade with the release of 1971's The French Connection .
The Film 's five Oscars also included best picture, and Best Actor for Gene Hackman .
The Exorcist , released in 1973, earned Friedkin another nomination for best director. The Film is reported to have grossed $500m worldwide and opened The Doors to the " blockbuster" era of filmmaking.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
