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5 best films of William Friedkin

By Divya Raje Bhonsale

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William Friedkin's lasting legacy

Oscar-winning director William Friedkin, who recently passed away at 87, left behind a legacy of exceptional films. Take a look at some of his award-winning works.

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'The French Connection'

'The French Connection' (1971) earned him his first Oscar and Golden Globe, featuring Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider as NYPD detectives tracking down a French heroin smuggler.

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'The Exorcist'

'The Exorcist' (1973), a supernatural thriller adapted from William Peter Blatty's novel, remains one of the spookiest horror films ever made.

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'Rampage'

Friedkin's 1987 crime drama 'Rampage,' starring Nicholas Campbell and Michael Biehn, won the Saturn Award in 1991.

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'Bug'

His 2006 psychological thriller 'Bug,' adapted from a play, garnered accolades at Cannes Film Festival and other prestigious events.

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'Killer Joe'

Lastly, Friedkin's 2011 black comedy crime thriller 'Killer Joe,' starring Matthew McConaughey, won the Golden Lion and Special Lion awards at the Venice Film Festival.

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