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Randy Jurgensen
Ret. NYPD Homicide Detective
I killed Sonny in The Godfather 🎬 and Pacino portrays me in Cruising
Top 5 Police Films![]()
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#4. Laura![]()
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Following the French Connection coming in 4th place is, Laura, released in 1944 and directed by Otto Preminger. The detective is Dana Andrews, the victim is Gene Tierney and the setting is the greatest city on earth, New York City. #movies #hollywood #documentary
Arrow Video spoke with me a few months ago during the making of this absolutely beautiful reissue of the William Friedkin film, Cruising. ![]()
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“Brand new 4K restoration from the original 35mm camera negative by Arrow Films”![]()
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“120-page perfect-bound collector's book featuring articles from The Village Voice and The New York Times, essays from the film's extras cast, an introduction from William Friedkin, and an archive interview with Al Pacino”![]()
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Head to their website or check elsewhere online to buy yours (link in comments and in my story).![]()
#truecrime #alpacino #movies
Thought we’d have some fun with a new segment for my page so we will be doing “Randy’s Top 5” lists. ![]()
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Starting things off with my ![]()
TOP 5 POLICE FILMS![]()
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#5 The French Connection ![]()
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Got any list ideas? Leave them in the comments![]()
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#topfive #movies #hollywood
Spoke with Paul Mauro from the TheOps Desk podcast tonight so follow his page and keep an eye out for the full interview #GeneHackman #hollywood #truecrime
Today I lost a long lasting friendship.![]()
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Popeye, good bye old friend... and don't be picking your feet in heaven!![]()
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#GeneHackman, Billy Friedkin, Tony LoBianco, Sonny Grosso, Eddie Egan, Roy Schieder, Marcel Bozzuffi and Fernando Rey ![]()
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I am the last remaining French Connection detective. It is a sad badge to wear. ![]()
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During the making of the French Connection, I spent a lot of time with Gene and the rest of the guys turning them into "real" detectives. Prior to this #films, the portrayal of law enforcement in film lacked authenticity. Although I did act in the film, some of my main contributions can be found in the minute, yet profound, details. ![]()
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Often times when I would see police on the big screen, what I saw was a highly caricatured version. For this film, we spent a lot of time going over standard police protocols such as how to properly "toss" a suspect, raid a bar, take finger prints and realistically hold a gun (something no prior film really got right).![]()
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Believe it or not, I'm telling you, these guys could have all passed as legitimate NYPD detectives. The making of this film showed me that the greatest actors truly are like sponges. Their ability to absorb new information, internalize it and transform into character was inspiring to witness... and Gene was one of the best.
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I'm humbled to receive this prestigious award fromNYPD NYPD. May John Varecha and other fallen heroes who wore the uniform Rest In Peace.
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Join me tomorrow at the Queens Historical Society 🏙️ 6:30pm![]()
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I will be doing a Q&A after a screening of The French Connection, so come down and learn a bit about going from REAL to REEL
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One year ago today, I was with the Westchester Senate Delegation on the floor of the New York State Capitol building for the establishing of an official day of remembrance for the Korean War Veterans. ![]()
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This was only possible with the support and help of Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins and State Senator Shelley Mayereno. ![]()
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Today, one year later, Congress has the hall in their court in regards to an official National Day of Remembrance for Korean War Veterans. ![]()
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There is only one thing to do, ![]()
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#KoreanWar #Congress #military
