Gimme Three Podcast - A Series For Cinephiles

65 - Gene Hackman Films

Nicholas Ybarra & Bella Efstratis Episode 65

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On today’s episode of the Gimme Three Podcast, we honor the legendary Gene Hackman, who recently passed away. Whether it was through comedy, drama, or action, Hackman brought a stern energy and a grounded approach to each and every one of his pictures. 


Today we discuss three of Hackman’s most memorable performances.


  • We start with Gene Hackman’s Academy Award-winning performance in the New Hollywood staple, The French Connection
  • Second, Hackman stars as Coach Dale in the sports classic, Hoosiers
  • Finally, in our audience pick, one of the legend’s final performances is one to remember in Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums


Let us know what your favorite Gene Hackman performance is. 

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