It was not Criterion that removed it...
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Here is Criterion's response:
THE FRENCH CONNECTION is a 20th Century Fox film title that we have under license from Disney, its current owners. This is the only version that has ever been available to us for streaming. The question you raise has come up when we have played the film in the past, and according to our licensor, this is a “Director's Edit” of the film.
People are attempting to contact Friedkin to find out if he actually requested this edit. The edit was made by Disney, who now owns 20th Century films. They have provided the edit version both for streaming and for at least one theatrical showing. So, it will be interesting to hear Friedkin's comments. I really can't see Friedkin requesting that be cut from his film. He's not a guy that shies away from portraying things in a realistic and authentic manner.
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'The only way to avoid getting crushed by absurdity, is to humbly include the absurd in our calculations.'
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Here is Criterion's response:
THE FRENCH CONNECTION is a 20th Century Fox film title that we have under license from Disney, its current owners. This is the only version that has ever been available to us for streaming. The question you raise has come up when we have played the film in the past, and according to our licensor, this is a “Director's Edit” of the film.
People are attempting to contact Friedkin to find out if he actually requested this edit. The edit was made by Disney, who now owns 20th Century films. They have provided the edit version both for streaming and for at least one theatrical showing. So, it will be interesting to hear Friedkin's comments. I really can't see Friedkin requesting that be cut from his film. He's not a guy that shies away from portraying things in a realistic and authentic manner.
–--
'The only way to avoid getting crushed by absurdity, is to humbly include the absurd in our calculations.'
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