By Fred Topel, Special to Hollywood.com
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Monday, August 25, 2008
5. The French Connection
The plot of this movie is actually methodical by today's standards, but that kind of makes the classic car chase under the train rails in New York even more exciting. Still hailed by critics as one of the all time greats, this landmark of vehicular action features Gene Hackman, as Det. Popeye Doyle, zooming through a city full of obstacles. 