Hackman is immortalized through many incredible performances probably more iconic than CRIMSON TIDE, but nobody could've brought the same shit-eating bravado to a role with such richly delivered relish. His was always big screen acting. Rest in peace to a forever legend.

and him going aces with a young Denzel who matches his acting prowess. Tony Scott you beautiful man.

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I actually think about this more than any other Gene Hackman performance and for the exact reason you said. He played this perfectly. Incredible work.

Crimson Tide is a simply superb movie. Fairly remarkable that neither Hackman nor Washington received much in the way of awards recognition for it, since the film relies totally on how good their performances are.

That whole movie is pure tension and awesome.

i never watched this film. . am left wondering what the heck they talkin about. 😬👍

That's one of the greatest lines ever... "It's just a matter of voltage."

It's a good role but this this the worst scene. A Tarantino addition.

No wrong answer but lex Luther especially in 1st Superman movie was his best

Gene Hackman showing Denzel Washington a thing or two in Crimson Tide.

See The Conversation from 1974.