James Cagney: the actor who inspired Gene Hackman’s entire career
The pivotal influence.
Gene Hackman Archives: 02/2025
Francis Ford Coppola pays tribute to “inspiring and magnificent” Gene Hackman
“The loss of a great artist”.
The ultimate beginner’s guide to Gene Hackman in six movies
Looking into the career of an acting icon.
The director terrorised by an apathetic Gene Hackman: “He was scary as hell to work with”
He wasn’t in the mood for playing nice.
When Gene Hackman accidentally destroyed a Picasso: “The owner just about shit in his pants”
‘Oops’ probably doesn’t cover it.
The iconic movie Gene Hackman never wanted to see: “I doubt I’ll even watch the thing”
A struggle with his own insecurities.