The winner of two Oscars, he was hailed for his nuanced performances in films like “The French Connection,” “Unforgiven” and “The Royal Tenenbaums.”
Category: Hackman, Gene
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Gene Hackman: 5 Memorable Performances to Stream
He played a complicated hero in “The French Connection” and an arch-villain in “Superman.” Here are some of Hackman’s career highlights.
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William Friedkin, Director of ‘French Connection’ and ‘Exorcist,’ Dies at 87
He made his name with two of the biggest box-office hits of the 1970s. But despite some later successes, he never regained his early acclaim.
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What’s Lost When Censors Tamper With Classic Films
A new edit of ‘The French Connection’ removes a racial slur. But nit-picking old artworks for breaking today’s rules inevitably makes it harder to see the complete picture.