La French (2014)

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Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $190,980Details
International Box Office $11,753,086Details
Worldwide Box Office $11,944,066
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Synopsis

THE CONNECTION tells the story of real-life Marseilles magistrate Pierre Michel and his relentless crusade to dismantle the most notorious drug smuggling operation in history: the French Connection. In his crosshairs is charismatic and wealthy kingpin, Gatean "Tany" Zampa, who runs the largest underground heroin trade into the States. Though the fearless and tenacious Michel, aided by a task force of elite cops, will stop at nothing--including boldly orchestrated drug raids, devastating arrests, and exacting interrogations--to ensure the crime ring's demise, Zampa's "La French" always seems one step ahead. As La French mounts its retaliation, Michel will be forced to make the most difficult decision of his life: to continue waging his war, or ensure his family's safety, before it's too late.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$10,335 (5.4% of total gross)
Legs:5.66 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:1.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/27 max. theaters, 4.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $244,210

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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 15th, 2015 (Limited) by Drafthouse Films, released as The Connection
International Releases: December 5th, 2014 (Wide) (France)
March 27th, 2015 (Wide) (Italy)
April 17th, 2015 (Wide) (Turkey)
May 29th, 2015 (Wide) (Russia (CIS))
November 20th, 2015 (Wide) (Spain)
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Video Release: September 15th, 2015 by Cinedigm, released as The Connection
MPAA Rating: R for strong violence, drug content and language.
(Rating bulletin 2350, 11/26/2014)
Running Time: 136 minutes
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Keywords: 1970s, Inspired by a True Story, Crime Thriller, Narcotics, Smuggler, Organized Crime
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Legende Films, Gaumont, France 2 Cinema, Scope Pictures, RTBF, Canal Plus
Production Countries: France
Languages: French

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 15, 2015 59 $10,335   2 $5,168   $10,335 1
May 22, 2015 55 $19,092 +85% 5 $3,818   $34,262 2
May 29, 2015 43 $33,752 +77% 22 $1,534   $77,330 3
Jun 5, 2015 38 $29,170 -14% 27 $1,080   $121,494 4
Jun 12, 2015 52 $18,040 -38% 19 $949   $155,815 5
Jun 19, 2015 57 $12,445 -31% 20 $622   $176,723 6
Jun 26, 2015 67 $4,407 -65% 10 $441   $186,403 7
Jul 10, 2015 84 $1,416   2 $708   $190,534 9

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 15, 2015 60 $15,170   2 $7,585   $15,170 1
May 22, 2015 54 $28,408 +87% 5 $5,682   $43,578 2
May 29, 2015 45 $48,746 +72% 23 $2,119   $92,324 3
Jun 5, 2015 39 $45,451 -7% 27 $1,683   $137,775 4
Jun 12, 2015 53 $26,503 -42% 21 $1,262   $164,278 5
Jun 19, 2015 58 $17,718 -33% 22 $805   $181,996 6
Jun 26, 2015 75 $6,814 -62% 10 $681   $188,810 7
Jul 3, 2015 106 $308 -95% 1 $308   $189,118 8
Jul 10, 2015 91 $1,862 +505% 2 $931   $190,980 9

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Brazil 8/12/2016 $38,235 0 0 0 $74,278 11/16/2018
France 12/5/2014 $0 0 0 0 $11,447,153 8/20/2018
Italy 3/27/2015 $158,810 0 0 0 $158,810 11/6/2018
Russia (CIS) 5/29/2015 $40,555 89 89 89 $40,555 11/19/2018
Spain 11/20/2015 $8,469 14 14 23 $16,048 11/28/2018
Turkey 4/17/2015 $7,956 16 16 32 $16,242 12/30/2018
 
International Total$11,753,086 12/30/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


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Lead Ensemble Members

Jean Dujardin    Pierre Michel
Gilles Lellouche    Gaetan "Tany" Zampa
Celine Sallette    Jacqueline Michel
Melanie Doutey    Christiane Zampa
Benoit Magimel    Le Fou
Guillaume Gouix    Jose Alvarez

Supporting Cast

Bruno Todeschini    The Banker
Moussa Maaskri    Franky Manzoni
Cyril Lecomte    Marco Da Costa
Bernard Blancan    Lucien Aime-Blanc

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Cedric Jimenez    Director
Cedric Jimenez    Screenwriter
Alain Goldman    Producer
Audrey Diwan    Screenwriter
Marc Vade    Executive Producer
Sophie Reine    Editor
Guillaume Roussel    Composer
Laurent Tangy    Cinematographer
Patrick Schmitt    Art Director
Arlette Zylberberg    Co-Producer

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

Per Theater Chart: Perfect Dreams

May 20th, 2015

I'll See You In My Dreams

Pitch Perfect 2 opened in first place on the overall chart and matched that on the per theater chart earning an average of $19,930. I'll See You in My Dreams placed second with an average of $16,447 in three theaters. Its reviews suggest it has at least some potential to expand. Pather Panchali was the only holdover in the $10,000 club with $14,793 in its lone theater during its second week of release. Mad Max: Fury Road earned an average of $12,271. It is not that common that we have two wide releases in the $10,000 club. Every Secret Thing was the final film in the $10,000 with $11,083 in one theater. More...


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Synopsis

THE CONNECTION tells the story of real-life Marseilles magistrate Pierre Michel and his relentless crusade to dismantle the most notorious drug smuggling operation in history: the French Connection. In his crosshairs is charismatic and wealthy kingpin, Gatean "Tany" Zampa, who runs the largest underground heroin trade into the States. Though the fearless and tenacious Michel, aided by a task force of elite cops, will stop at nothing--including boldly orchestrated drug raids, devastating arrests, and exacting interrogations--to ensure the crime ring's demise, Zampa's "La French" always seems one step ahead. As La French mounts its retaliation, Michel will be forced to make the most difficult decision of his life: to continue waging his war, or ensure his family's safety, before it's too late.

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$10,335 (5.4% of total gross)
Legs:5.66 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:1.6% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:2 opening theaters/27 max. theaters, 4.0 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $244,210

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists


Watch Now On

Amazon VOD:Amazon
iTunes:iTunes, iTunes
Google Play:Google Play
Vudu:Vudu, Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: May 15th, 2015 (Limited) by Drafthouse Films, released as The Connection
International Releases: December 5th, 2014 (Wide) (France)
March 27th, 2015 (Wide) (Italy)
April 17th, 2015 (Wide) (Turkey)
May 29th, 2015 (Wide) (Russia (CIS))
November 20th, 2015 (Wide) (Spain)
... Show all releases
Video Release: September 15th, 2015 by Cinedigm, released as The Connection
MPAA Rating: R for strong violence, drug content and language.
(Rating bulletin 2350, 11/26/2014)
Running Time: 136 minutes
Comparisons: vs. Black or White
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: 1970s, Inspired by a True Story, Crime Thriller, Narcotics, Smuggler, Organized Crime
Source:Based on Real Life Events
Genre:Thriller/Suspense
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Historical Fiction
Production/Financing Companies: Legende Films, Gaumont, France 2 Cinema, Scope Pictures, RTBF, Canal Plus
Production Countries: France
Languages: French

Lead Ensemble Members

Jean Dujardin    Pierre Michel
Gilles Lellouche    Gaetan "Tany" Zampa
Celine Sallette    Jacqueline Michel
Melanie Doutey    Christiane Zampa
Benoit Magimel    Le Fou
Guillaume Gouix    Jose Alvarez

Supporting Cast

Bruno Todeschini    The Banker
Moussa Maaskri    Franky Manzoni
Cyril Lecomte    Marco Da Costa
Bernard Blancan    Lucien Aime-Blanc

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Cedric Jimenez    Director
Cedric Jimenez    Screenwriter
Alain Goldman    Producer
Audrey Diwan    Screenwriter
Marc Vade    Executive Producer
Sophie Reine    Editor
Guillaume Roussel    Composer
Laurent Tangy    Cinematographer
Patrick Schmitt    Art Director
Arlette Zylberberg    Co-Producer

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

Per Theater Chart: Perfect Dreams

May 20th, 2015

I'll See You In My Dreams

Pitch Perfect 2 opened in first place on the overall chart and matched that on the per theater chart earning an average of $19,930. I'll See You in My Dreams placed second with an average of $16,447 in three theaters. Its reviews suggest it has at least some potential to expand. Pather Panchali was the only holdover in the $10,000 club with $14,793 in its lone theater during its second week of release. Mad Max: Fury Road earned an average of $12,271. It is not that common that we have two wide releases in the $10,000 club. Every Secret Thing was the final film in the $10,000 with $11,083 in one theater. More...

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 15, 2015 59 $10,335   2 $5,168   $10,335 1
May 22, 2015 55 $19,092 +85% 5 $3,818   $34,262 2
May 29, 2015 43 $33,752 +77% 22 $1,534   $77,330 3
Jun 5, 2015 38 $29,170 -14% 27 $1,080   $121,494 4
Jun 12, 2015 52 $18,040 -38% 19 $949   $155,815 5
Jun 19, 2015 57 $12,445 -31% 20 $622   $176,723 6
Jun 26, 2015 67 $4,407 -65% 10 $441   $186,403 7
Jul 10, 2015 84 $1,416   2 $708   $190,534 9

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
May 15, 2015 60 $15,170   2 $7,585   $15,170 1
May 22, 2015 54 $28,408 +87% 5 $5,682   $43,578 2
May 29, 2015 45 $48,746 +72% 23 $2,119   $92,324 3
Jun 5, 2015 39 $45,451 -7% 27 $1,683   $137,775 4
Jun 12, 2015 53 $26,503 -42% 21 $1,262   $164,278 5
Jun 19, 2015 58 $17,718 -33% 22 $805   $181,996 6
Jun 26, 2015 75 $6,814 -62% 10 $681   $188,810 7
Jul 3, 2015 106 $308 -95% 1 $308   $189,118 8
Jul 10, 2015 91 $1,862 +505% 2 $931   $190,980 9

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date
Opening
Weekend
Opening
Weekend
Screens
Maximum
Screens
Theatrical
Engagements
Total
Box Office
Report
Date
Brazil 8/12/2016 $38,235 0 0 0 $74,278 11/16/2018
France 12/5/2014 $0 0 0 0 $11,447,153 8/20/2018
Italy 3/27/2015 $158,810 0 0 0 $158,810 11/6/2018
Russia (CIS) 5/29/2015 $40,555 89 89 89 $40,555 11/19/2018
Spain 11/20/2015 $8,469 14 14 23 $16,048 11/28/2018
Turkey 4/17/2015 $7,956 16 16 32 $16,242 12/30/2018
 
International Total$11,753,086 12/30/2018

International Cumulative Box Office Records


Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records


Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.