The cop who inspired a classic tells all — and he's got stories.
The exciting story of the making of William Friedkin's The French Connection (1971), hosted by former NYPD detective Sony Grosso, who inspired the character of Buddy 'Cloudy' Russo, played in the film by actor Roy Scheider.
Acting
Sonny Grosso's authentic street-cop energy beats any Hollywood performance.
Production
Friedkin's chaos-driven methods explained by the man who lived them.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sonny Grosso and Eddie Egan were actual NYPD partners who both became actors after retiring — Grosso even produced TV shows including Law & Order.
This doc captures a vanished era when cops and criminals both consulted on Hollywood productions, before liability lawyers killed the fun.
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