Gene Hackman

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Found dead with his wife

Superb actor , French Connection still very violent and dark , made 54 years ago

Mississippi Burning was great too , giving the rednecks a stiffing

[jon1959]

Re: Gene Hackman

Brilliant actor - one of the very best - and a very interesting life story. He got into pictures the hard way.

His wife was only 63 (he was 95) and from the initial news stories it sounds like a suicide pact? I doubt the dog had a say.

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Re: Gene Hackman

Brilliant actor - one of the very best - and a very interesting life story. He got into pictures the hard way.

His wife was only 63 (he was 95) and from the initial news stories it sounds like a suicide pact? I doubt the dog had a say.

I think he was quite a pinko liberal

The dog copped it too ?

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Re: Gene Hackman

The first film I remember seeing him (and we share a birthday by the way) was 'Freebie and The Bean' but I can't say I have ever seen a trace of it since, not even in charity shops or languishing on the shelves of Blockbusters (not that I used to frequent either that much).

[the other bob wilson]

Re: Gene Hackman

He was 95, no suspicious circumstances apparently. Mississippi Burning is a great film and I thought he was vey good in Unforgiven.

RIP to both of them and the poor dog.

[The Bloop]

Re: Gene Hackman

The first film I remember seeing him (and we share a birthday by the way) was 'Freebie and The Bean' but I can't say I have ever seen a trace of it since, not even in charity shops or languishing on the shelves of Blockbusters (not that I used to frequent either that much).

Are you sure? He's not mentioned in the cast list on imdb.
If you want to check you can buy it on Amazon Prime or Sky for Ł3.49

[Taunton Blue Genie]

Re: Gene Hackman

Are you sure? He's not mentioned in the cast list on imdb.
If you want to check you can buy it on Amazon Prime or Sky for Ł3.49

I must be confused. Just call the nurse :-)

[The Bloop]

Re: Gene Hackman

I must be confused. Just call the nurse :-)

She'll be along in a minute as it's time for nap.

[the other bob wilson]

Re: Gene Hackman

Bit of a change of tack from the police now.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cewkkkvkzn9o

[Jordi Culé]

Re: Gene Hackman

Found dead with his wife

Superb actor , French Connection still very violent and dark , made 54 years ago

Mississippi Burning was great too , giving the rednecks a stiffing

As you said butt, a great actor.

The two films that stick with me are Mississippi Burning and The Royal Tenebaums.

At 95 he had a decent go at it. Although I’m a bit sus about his wife and dog going at the same time.

[Heathblue]

Re: Gene Hackman

As you said butt, a great actor.

The two films that stick with me are Mississippi Burning and The Royal Tenebaums.

At 95 he had a decent go at it. Although I’m a bit sus about his wife and dog going at the same time.

I don't do conspiracy stuff but have read on blue sky that his royalties were large, one of the tops.

[JamesWales]

Re: Gene Hackman

Will always be Lex Luther for me and the nasty guy in The Firm.

Hasn't done anything since 2004 according to Wikipedia, which is interesting and an early retirement in that industry

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Re: Gene Hackman

As you said butt, a great actor.

The two films that stick with me are Mississippi Burning and The Royal Tenebaums.

At 95 he had a decent go at it. Although I’m a bit sus about his wife and dog going at the same time.

I reckon the dogs done them both then shot himself

[Gofer Blue]

Re: Gene Hackman

I reckon the dogs done them both then shot himself

A gift of a story for all conspiracy theorists I would think. The possibilities are endless.

Re: films. IMO French Connection was the best.

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Re: Gene Hackman

A gift of a story for all conspiracy theorists I would think. The possibilities are endless.

Re: films. IMO French Connection was the best.

I am going with a pissed off and jealous dog