- The lead characters Popeye Doyle and Buddy Russo were based on 2 real NYPD detectives named Eddie Egan and Sonny Grosso. The detectives even consulted on the film with director William Friedkin.
- The car chase sequence is considered one of the all time best in film.
- There is a shot of the Manhattan skyline where you can see the first tower of the World Trade Center still being built.
- The film won 5 Oscars and was nominated for, and won, a slew of other hardware.
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