In tribute to the late great Gene Hackman, The Nickel presents a screening of The French Connection on 16mm film, paired with an intro by Dominic Hicks.

Tough narcotics detective ‘Popeye’ Doyle is in hot pursuit of a suave French drug dealer who may be the key to a huge heroin-smuggling operation.

Friedkin and Hackman took a raw and unfiltered ‘verité’ approach to this character study/crime procedural with one of the meanest, scuzziest location-shot films of the decade.

The Nickel will include a pre-reel of Hackman related clips and trailers before the film.

Doors open at 18.30, for a 19.30 start. Refreshments will be available in our licensed cafe/bar.

TICKETS & PRICING

Tickets £10.

Advance tickets may be purchased from Ticketlab, or direct from the Museum by calling 020 7840 2200 in office hours.