A relentless, gritty pursuit of a suave drug dealer unfolds with pulpy, suspenseful atmosphere.
A late-night trip at full speed. Emotionally it is heavy.
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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.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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