Gene Hackman

Image via Wikipedia Based on a true story, and the winner of 5 Academy Awards in 1971, The French Connection set the standard for "cop" movies. This classic story stars Gene Hackman and it is now available on Blu-ray from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment as of February 24th. Also available on Blu-ray on the same release date is the follow up 1975 sequel, French Connection II . Gene Hackman stars as aggressive and risk-taking New York detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle. Together with partner Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider), Doyle looks to uncover a narcotics smuggling ring, that as the name suggests, has a "French ... Read Full Story

Gene Hackman Bio Sketch:   Name Gene Hackman Date Of Birth 30-Jan-30 Place Of Birth San Bernardino, California, USA Height 6′ 2" Weight Be the first to add this Nationality American Celebrity Status American actor Update this Bio Share and Enjoy: Read Full Story

Gene Hackman has received two Academy Awards: Best Actor for The French Connection and Best Supporting Actor for Unforgiven. He also received Oscar nominations for Bonnie and Clyde, ... Read Full Story

by Shimada Marilyn We all run out of good movies to watch sometimes. When I can’t find any good new movies I look for an old film that I didn’t happen to catch. By looking back at what movies you favorite actors have starred in you can often find a nice film to watch. Using that idea, I have listed a few top actors, and some of the movies they have done. You might find some good movies to watch, and obviously can apply this technique to your favorite performers. If you’re looking for a good laugher, I’ve put a separate list of a ... Read Full Story

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