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Crime thriller

Popeye Doyle (1986): Cast

Popeye Doyle (1986) movie poster

Popeye Doyle is a 1986 crime thriller directed by Peter Levin, starring Ed O'Neill as Popeye Doyle, J.K. Simmons and Candy Clark. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.

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Popeye Doyle (1986) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Peter Levin
Genres
Thriller , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Popeye Doyle About?

The premise of Popeye Doyle without spoilers.

While Popeye Doyle investigates what initially looks like a straightforward drug overdose, the case drags him into a web of international intrigue. Agents from Mossad and other diplomatic circles repeatedly cross his path, turning the incident into a complex murder investigation.

Popeye Doyle Themes & Keywords

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  • irish american
  • opening action scene
  • showdown
  • gunfight
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  • female villain
  • hero kills a woman
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  • fistfight
  • disarming someone
  • hospital fight
  • alley fight
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  • urban setting
  • vhs
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  • semiautomatic pistol
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  • female stockinged foot
  • female to male footsie playing
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Cast & crew

Popeye Doyle Cast & Characters

Ed O'Neill leads the cast as Popeye Doyle, with J.K. Simmons as Patrolman in Park and Candy Clark as Corinne Evans. Directed by Peter Levin; 28 actors are credited in all.

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Cars

Cars in Popeye Doyle

14 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford LTD and the 1977 Ford LTD.

All 14 cars
  • 1983 Ford LTD in Popeye Doyle 1983 Ford LTD Main role
  • 1977 Ford LTD in Popeye Doyle 1977 Ford LTD Important role
  • 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury in Popeye Doyle 1984 Plymouth Gran Fury Important role
  • 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Stretched Limousine in Popeye Doyle 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role
Details

Popeye Doyle Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “The Manhattan Connection” and “Limited Endurance”.

Also known as
  • The Manhattan Connection
  • Limited Endurance
  • French Connection 3
  • Manhattan Connection

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FAQ

Popeye Doyle FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Popeye Doyle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Popeye Doyle?

Popeye Doyle runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Popeye Doyle released?

Popeye Doyle was released in 1986.

Who directed Popeye Doyle?

Popeye Doyle was directed by Peter Levin.

More films by Peter Levin

Who is in the cast of Popeye Doyle?

Popeye Doyle stars Ed O'Neill as Popeye Doyle, J.K. Simmons as Patrolman in Park and Candy Clark as Corinne Evans, among 28 credited actors.

Does Popeye Doyle have a post-credit scene?

No. Popeye Doyle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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