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Top 10 Gene Hackman Performances
Posted on 7/9/17 at 12:20 am
Posted on 7/9/17 at 12:20 am
Probably one of the greatest and most overlooked actors ever (possibly best living actor). Hackman's film list is so good I feel conflicted when even trying to make a list. Example, I absolutely love Hoosiers but it's not a top 5 film and could even be left out the top 10.
The Hackman catalog is as deep as any actor I can think of, it's ridiculous!!!
1. The French Connection (Part 1 and Part 2)
2. The Conversation
3. The Royal Tenenbaums
4. Scarecrow
5. Unforgiven
6. Night Moves
7. Mississippi Burning
8. Bonnie and Clyde
9. Under Suspicion
10. Hoosiers
Superman, The Poseidon Adventure, Get Shorty, Enemy of the State, I Never Sang for My Father, Young Frankenstein, A Bridge Too Far, No Way Out, The Firm, The Birdcage, Under Fire, Crimson Tide
There are a bunch of other movies I didn't even list that could be arguably in the top 10 Here is his catalogue LINK
Here is a list of films Gene Hackman almost stared in LINK
The Hackman catalog is as deep as any actor I can think of, it's ridiculous!!!
1. The French Connection (Part 1 and Part 2)
2. The Conversation
3. The Royal Tenenbaums
4. Scarecrow
5. Unforgiven
6. Night Moves
7. Mississippi Burning
8. Bonnie and Clyde
9. Under Suspicion
10. Hoosiers
Superman, The Poseidon Adventure, Get Shorty, Enemy of the State, I Never Sang for My Father, Young Frankenstein, A Bridge Too Far, No Way Out, The Firm, The Birdcage, Under Fire, Crimson Tide
There are a bunch of other movies I didn't even list that could be arguably in the top 10 Here is his catalogue LINK
Here is a list of films Gene Hackman almost stared in LINK
This post was edited on 7/9/17 at 12:28 am
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Posted on 7/9/17 at 12:31 am to Rakim
He really was pretty incredible. I came here to say his Crimson Tide performance belongs in the top ten, but it is hard to justify with what you already have listed. That really says something about his body of work.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 12:35 am to Rakim
Hard to pick a top 10 there. Several of your honorable mentions have a good argument to be higher.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 12:37 am to Rakim
My favorite actor. He makes the movies he's in better.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 12:39 am to Ham Solo
quote:
He really was pretty incredible. I came here to say his Crimson Tide performance belongs in the top ten, but it is hard to justify with what you already have listed. That really says something about his body of work.
I absolutely love Crimson Tide too. If someone put Crimson Tide in their top 10 I could understand why they did. The thing that separates Hackman is his ability to make movies seem believable. Another one of those "almost unbelievable" films I'm talking about that Hackman carried was Runaway Jury.
This post was edited on 7/9/17 at 12:49 am
Posted on 7/9/17 at 12:55 am to Rakim
I'll throw in Downhill Racer. He's great as the coach.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 1:32 am to GeauxTGRZ
Ummm Enemy of the State...
ETA: sorry I see it listed now. I loved him in that movie. That damn cat!
ETA: sorry I see it listed now. I loved him in that movie. That damn cat!
This post was edited on 7/9/17 at 1:34 am
Posted on 7/9/17 at 4:49 am to Rakim
A couple of my favorites I didn't see mentioned:
He's awesome as the old coach in The Replacements.
He's the best part of The Quick and the Dead.
Welcome to Mooseport is worth watching because of him.
And his voice acting in Antz was awesome. I wish he did more of that.
Also, Behind Enemy Lines is a solid flick as well.
He's awesome as the old coach in The Replacements.
He's the best part of The Quick and the Dead.
Welcome to Mooseport is worth watching because of him.
And his voice acting in Antz was awesome. I wish he did more of that.
Also, Behind Enemy Lines is a solid flick as well.
This post was edited on 7/9/17 at 4:53 am
Posted on 7/9/17 at 8:10 am to Breesus
He took the Washington Sentinels to the playoffs with replacement players 
Posted on 7/9/17 at 9:49 am to Rakim
He is great in The Package.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 10:31 am to Breesus
quote:
He's the best part of The Quick and the Dead.
No doubt, Hackman plays the best villains.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 11:15 am to Rakim
quote:
1. The French Connection (Part 1 and Part 2)
2. The Conversation
3. The Royal Tenenbaums
4. Scarecrow
5. Unforgiven
6. Night Moves
7. Mississippi Burning
8. Bonnie and Clyde
9. Under Suspicion
10. Hoosiers
Superman, The Poseidon Adventure, Get Shorty, Enemy of the State, I Never Sang for My Father, Young Frankenstein, A Bridge Too Far, No Way Out, The Firm, The Birdcage, Under Fire, Crimson Tide
I've only seen these two, I suck at life. But I do own Royal Tennubauns, just have not watched it yet.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 11:55 am to Rakim
The quick and the dead
Posted on 7/9/17 at 12:36 pm to Rakim
1) Young Frankenstein
2) Bird Cage
3) Bonnie and Clyde
4) Mississippi Burning
5) Superman
I was never a fan of the French Connection. Too much hype when it came out and my expectations were way high.
I still haven't seen The Conversation. One of the classics that I'm saving for when I have the opportunity to really settle in and watch it.
2) Bird Cage
3) Bonnie and Clyde
4) Mississippi Burning
5) Superman
I was never a fan of the French Connection. Too much hype when it came out and my expectations were way high.
I still haven't seen The Conversation. One of the classics that I'm saving for when I have the opportunity to really settle in and watch it.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 3:20 pm to Rakim
No Uncommon Valor? List sucks.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 3:34 pm to PeteRose
I don't recall him every being in a bad movie
Posted on 7/9/17 at 4:59 pm to Rakim
Maybe the most natural and effortless actor ever.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 5:04 pm to EyeTwentyNole
Hackman has always been very selective about the films he takes.
Posted on 7/9/17 at 5:10 pm to blueboy
quote:
No Uncommon Valor? List suck
It's a good movie but not one of his best imo. Kind of puts the mirror back on you to tell you the truth. That's why I know you are really bad at evaluating films or never watched most of the Hackman film catalog?
Again, I've said it in the OP that there are movies some of you believe should be in top 10 that are not even on my list. Hackmans filmography is that good.
This post was edited on 7/9/17 at 5:11 pm
Posted on 7/9/17 at 5:24 pm to Rakim
I've seen every movie on your list. You "know" precisely jack shite. Don't confuse your own opinion with "the truth."
Go ahead and continue using that little mirror to help you shave your a-hole.
Go ahead and continue using that little mirror to help you shave your a-hole.
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