NYPD legend on ‘French Connection’ drug bust, cop killers | Heat NYC full episode
September 18, 2025
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as posted by the channelLegendary NYPD Detective Randy Jurgensen helped take down the real French Connection heroin ring—then brought it to life on screen. He later went undercover in a case that inspired the film Cruising, with Al Pacino playing a version of him, and led the NYPD’s investigation into the murder of Officer Phil Cardillo inside Harlem’s Mosque No. 7.
In this episode of Heat NYC, Jurgensen opens up about the shootouts, the politics, and the stories Hollywood couldn’t script.
🎥 REEL COP is an upcoming feature documentary chronicling the extraordinary life and career of Randy Jurgensen. Directed by Edwin Samuelson, produced by John Joseph Dunn, and edited by John DviVardhana. For more info and exclusive content
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Introduction & Growing Up in NYC
Friendship with George Carlin
04:29
Joining the NYPD & Going Undercover
08:13
The French Connection
11:44
Friendship with Gene Hackman
18:12
Making Cruising & Meeting Al Pacino
19:42
Shooting Sonny Corleone in The Godfather
20:45
Harlem Mosque No. 7 Shooting
26:10
Arthur Nightclub Shooting
28:55
Advice to Young Detectives
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