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From Unforgiven to The Firm: Guardian writers pick their favourite Gene Hackman movies

After the death of the esteemed actor, writers highlight their favourite movies from a long and varied career

The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2025

Gene Hackman: A character actor who was spellbinding as tough guys and fools

The Oscar-winner starred in The French Connection, Mississippi Burning, The Poseidon Adventure, The Royal Tenenbaums amid a host of other movies.

The Independent UK · Feb 28, 2025

Gene Hackman obituary

Prolific Hollywood character actor who won Oscars for The French Connection and Unforgiven

The Guardian - UK · Feb 27, 2025

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Gene Hackman: A character actor who was spellbinding as tough guys and fools

The Oscar-winner starred in The French Connection, Mississippi Burning, The Poseidon Adventure, The Royal Tenenbaums amid a host of other movies.

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025

Gene Hackman refused to re-watch one of his most famous films

Late actor saw the film 50 years ago – and then never again

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

The French Connection: Why audiences root for Gene Hackman’s Popeye Doyle against all odds

INSIDE FILM: More than half a century after William Friedkin’s revolutionary action film stunned viewers, Geoffrey Macnab looks at how the rogue cop at its centre manages to be so perversely sympathetic

The Independent UK · Feb 27, 2025

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