‘The French Connection' Review: Gene Hackman Movie (1971)

On Oct. 9, 1971, the William Friedkin thriller starring Gene Hackman hit theaters enroute to winning the best picture Oscar.
Variety

Gene Hackman’s Career in Photos: From ‘The French Connection’ to ‘Superman’ and More

Gene Hackman, who was found dead at 95 alongside his wife at their Santa Fe, N.M. home on Feb. 26, was considered one of the greatest actors of his generation. He won two Oscars over a career spanning ...
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Gene Hackman Wanted Out of the 1971 Crime Thriller ‘The French Connection’ That Won Him an Oscar

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Gene Hackman's The French Connection turns 55 today, October 9, but the performance that earned him Best Actor almost belonged to ...
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Gene Hackman, two-time Oscar-winning actor, found dead alongside wife and dog

Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor whose gruff but soulful turns in classics like “The French Connection,” “The Conversation” and “Unforgiven” made him one of the most respected performers in ...
American Enterprise Institute

Gene Hackman Used the Pain of His Father’s Abandonment to Fuel His Career

The recent news of Gene Hackman’s death was an occasion to celebrate the Oscar-winning actor’s long and remarkable career. Hackman is in some of the most memorable films of the past 50 years, from The ...