On the eve of the Academy Awards, movie fans were shocked this morning to learn of the death of two-time Oscar winner Gene Hackman and his wife at their New Mexico home. A true everyman, Hackman had a career spanning over…
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The French Connection is nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece. The film’s mix of gritty realism, stunning action sequences and a career-defining role for star Gene Hackman as determined NYC police detective Popeye Doyle makes this one of the greatest…
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Five Oscars, including Best Picture, Director, and Actor, were awarded to The French Connection, William Friedkin‘s fast-moving cop drama based on Robin Moore’s book about a series of drug operations in the 1960s. Gene Hackman and Roy Scheider are New…
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The 1970s were a golden age for complicated cinematic law enforcement officials — from Popeye Doyle in The French Connection to Al Pacino‘s titular role of Serpico and beyond. For this week’s poll, we want you to pick your favorite…
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