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On two occasions, Gene Hackman played second fiddle to a young African-American, rising star that would eventually win the Oscar for Best Actor. First, in Crimson Tide with Denzel Washington. Second, here with Will Smith in Enemy of the State. Hackman knew talent when he saw it.

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Gene Hackman has passed away at 95 Gene going toe to toe with Denzel Washington in Crimson Tide (1995) is one of the most powerful scenes ever filmed. He was an absolute titan of cinema. We've lost an icon today. RIP Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman has passed away at 95 Gene going toe to toe with Denzel Washington in Crimson Tide (1995) is one of the most powerful scenes ever filmed. He was an absolute titan of cinema. We've lost an icon today. RIP Gene Hackman

The Sting

3,516,734 views • 1 year ago

Gene Hackman & Denzel Washington were spectacular in Tony Scott’s Crimson Tide. Two brilliant actors & one brilliant filmmaker. This is ‘90s filmmaking of the highest order. I give Hackman a lot of credit for recognizing Denzel’s genius early on & embracing a younger star.

Gene Hackman & Denzel Washington were spectacular in Tony Scott’s Crimson Tide. Two brilliant actors & one brilliant filmmaker. This is ‘90s filmmaking of the highest order. I give Hackman a lot of credit for recognizing Denzel’s genius early on & embracing a younger star.

Cinema Tweets

158,675 views • 6 months ago

1995 - Crimson Tide Denzel Washington accepted his role opposite Gene Hackman because he wanted the opportunity to 'be in there jousting with a master.' Well, he got his wish. This scene will be the best example of acting you'll see on this app today. 11/

1995 - Crimson Tide Denzel Washington accepted his role opposite Gene Hackman because he wanted the opportunity to 'be in there jousting with a master.' Well, he got his wish. This scene will be the best example of acting you'll see on this app today. 11/

The Sting

20,059 views • 1 year ago

Crimson Tide (1995) turns a submarine into a pressure cooker. Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman locking into that moral standoff, each absolutely certain they’re right, makes every second feel like the fate of the world is hanging by a thread.

Crimson Tide (1995) turns a submarine into a pressure cooker. Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman locking into that moral standoff, each absolutely certain they’re right, makes every second feel like the fate of the world is hanging by a thread.

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60,577 views • 6 months ago

CRIMSON TIDE was released 31 years ago today. Denzel Washington accepted the role because he wanted to “joust with a master” like Gene Hackman. The result was one of the most explosive acting pairings of the 90s.

CRIMSON TIDE was released 31 years ago today. Denzel Washington accepted the role because he wanted to “joust with a master” like Gene Hackman. The result was one of the most explosive acting pairings of the 90s.

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348,444 views • 3 months ago

Watching Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington in Crimson Tide is akin to watching two grandmasters play chess. Both men are working at an incredible level, the confrontation scene is about as good as it gets, yet not a sniff of an Oscar nomination. Shame on you, Academy... shame.

Watching Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington in Crimson Tide is akin to watching two grandmasters play chess. Both men are working at an incredible level, the confrontation scene is about as good as it gets, yet not a sniff of an Oscar nomination. Shame on you, Academy... shame.

The Sting

127,727 views • 10 months ago

Many of course will mention the many great performances Gene Hackman gave in his career and one of my favorites was in ENEMY OF THE STATE with Will Smith. #RIPGeneHackman

Many of course will mention the many great performances Gene Hackman gave in his career and one of my favorites was in ENEMY OF THE STATE with Will Smith. #RIPGeneHackman

Jay

44,787 views • 1 year ago

If Twitter existed the day after Unforgiven won the #Oscar for Best Picture & Gene Hackman won Best Supporting Actor, I like to think that my timeline (for once) would be in total agreement. Who would dare suggest this film didn’t deserve BP? Or Hackman for Best Supporting? Stop.

If Twitter existed the day after Unforgiven won the #Oscar for Best Picture & Gene Hackman won Best Supporting Actor, I like to think that my timeline (for once) would be in total agreement. Who would dare suggest this film didn’t deserve BP? Or Hackman for Best Supporting? Stop.

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157,375 views • 5 months ago

So saddened to learn that Gene Hackman passed away along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Broadway actor, novelist, and two-time Academy Award winner, Gene Hackman will be remembered as one of the all-time greats. He starred in some of the most memorable movies of the past half century including THE FRENCH CONNECTION, THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE, THE CONVERSATION, SUPERMAN, HOOSIERS, NO WAY OUT, BAT 21, MISSISSIPPI BURNING, THE PACKAGE, UNFORGIVEN, THE FIRM, CRIMSON TIDE, THE REPLACEMENTS, and one of the most influential movies of my childhood, UNCOMMON VALOR. My deepest condolences to all who knew Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa and to the generations of film fans mourning the loss of a true legend. Rest in Peace. Gene Hackman January 30, 1930 – February 26, 2025

So saddened to learn that Gene Hackman passed away along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Broadway actor, novelist, and two-time Academy Award winner, Gene Hackman will be remembered as one of the all-time greats. He starred in some of the most memorable movies of the past half century including THE FRENCH CONNECTION, THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE, THE CONVERSATION, SUPERMAN, HOOSIERS, NO WAY OUT, BAT 21, MISSISSIPPI BURNING, THE PACKAGE, UNFORGIVEN, THE FIRM, CRIMSON TIDE, THE REPLACEMENTS, and one of the most influential movies of my childhood, UNCOMMON VALOR. My deepest condolences to all who knew Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa and to the generations of film fans mourning the loss of a true legend. Rest in Peace. Gene Hackman January 30, 1930 – February 26, 2025

Jack Carr

91,380 views • 1 year ago

Dustin Hoffman, Robert Duvall & Gene Hackman were broke, struggling actors in the early ‘60s who shared a one-bedroom apartment in NYC. Each actor went on to win the #Oscar for Best Actor. Hoffman is now the only roommate still with us. He’s a living piece of cinema history.

Dustin Hoffman, Robert Duvall & Gene Hackman were broke, struggling actors in the early ‘60s who shared a one-bedroom apartment in NYC. Each actor went on to win the #Oscar for Best Actor. Hoffman is now the only roommate still with us. He’s a living piece of cinema history.

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510,552 views • 5 months ago

I know he's been in a million things, but when I think of Gene Hackman, I think of this scene from Crimson Tide, with Hans Zimmer's soundtrack throwing body blows in the background. RIP to one of the greats.

I know he's been in a million things, but when I think of Gene Hackman, I think of this scene from Crimson Tide, with Hans Zimmer's soundtrack throwing body blows in the background. RIP to one of the greats.

Steve Skojec

14,765 views • 1 year ago

Gene Hackman is so damn relentless in Mississippi Burning. The shit-eating grin on this guy’s face for 2.5 hours is unforgettable. Hackman earned himself an #Oscar nomination for Best Actor for his performance here- which is undoubtedly one of his best. You should see this movie.

Gene Hackman is so damn relentless in Mississippi Burning. The shit-eating grin on this guy’s face for 2.5 hours is unforgettable. Hackman earned himself an #Oscar nomination for Best Actor for his performance here- which is undoubtedly one of his best. You should see this movie.

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Gene Hackman almost rejected starring in Clint Eastwood's "Unforgiven" (1992). His role in "Mississippi Burning" (1988) played a huge part in his initial reluctance to appear in "Unforgiven". Hackman acquired the 50% rights for Thomas Harris's novel- "The Silence of the Lambs", with Orion Pictures owning the other half despite the disappointment of Michael Mann's "Manhunter" (1986). Hackman was intrigued by the book & wanted to direct the picture. He was also mulling over the possibility of playing Hannibal Lecter. He said, "It's one of the most cinematic books I've ever read. As I read it, the movie was clicking in my mind." When Screenwriter Ted Tally was a third of the way through the script, he got the news that Hackman was off the project. Empire Magazine suggested this was in part due to "Mississippi Burning", (1988) which was considered a dark and v!o|ent film. Doing two grisly thrillers in a row may have been a risk to the upward trajectory Hackman's career was on, especially since his involvement wasn't just as a performer. Years later, a much simpler explanation was revealed to Deadline. "Daddy, you're not making this movie" Hackman's daughter reportedly told him after reading the book herself. Hackman relayed the story to his contact at Orion and was offered to be bought out of the rest of his half and thus the studio would own it outright. One version for the rejection stated that when Hackman was at the 1989 Oscars where he was nominated for Best Actor for his role in “Mississippi Burning”. Gene Hackman decided that he would no longer make v!o|ent films after seeing a brief, clip of his performance in this film (taken out of context, in his eyes). When Hackman was offered the part as the Sheriff in "Unforgiven" (1992), he was initially reluctant to accept it for the same reason. Screenwriter David Webb Peoples said, "Gene’s daughters didn’t like all the v!0lent movies he was doing. He was at a stage in his career where his family was more important than his work." However, Clint Eastwood explained to Hackman that while 'Unforgiven' was definitely a v!o|ent film, it didn’t glorify or glamourize it. Instead, it was used as the manifestation of humanity’s worst impulses and instincts. He then accepted the role. Hackman later said, "“I swore I would never be involved in a picture with this much v!o|ent in it, but the more I read it, the more I came to understand the purpose of the film, the more fascinated I became.” Gene Hackman gave one of his finest performances & went on to win an Oscar for it. (Sources: "Gene Hackman Almost Directed and Starred in 'The Silence of the Lambs', Danny Cox, Collider, 2023, "“That’s attractive to actors”: the director Gene Hackman said was “totally in charge”", Scott Campbell, Farout Magazine, 2024, "How Clint Eastwood convinced Gene Hackman to break a promise and win an Oscar", Scott Campbell, Farout Magazine, 2024, "How Gene Hackman Almost Brought ‘Silence of the Lambs’ to the Silver Screen", Damon Martin, Rewind of the Living Dead, 2025 & IMDb)

Gene Hackman almost rejected starring in Clint Eastwood's "Unforgiven" (1992). His role in "Mississippi Burning" (1988) played a huge part in his initial reluctance to appear in "Unforgiven". Hackman acquired the 50% rights for Thomas Harris's novel- "The Silence of the Lambs", with Orion Pictures owning the other half despite the disappointment of Michael Mann's "Manhunter" (1986). Hackman was intrigued by the book & wanted to direct the picture. He was also mulling over the possibility of playing Hannibal Lecter. He said, "It's one of the most cinematic books I've ever read. As I read it, the movie was clicking in my mind." When Screenwriter Ted Tally was a third of the way through the script, he got the news that Hackman was off the project. Empire Magazine suggested this was in part due to "Mississippi Burning", (1988) which was considered a dark and v!o|ent film. Doing two grisly thrillers in a row may have been a risk to the upward trajectory Hackman's career was on, especially since his involvement wasn't just as a performer. Years later, a much simpler explanation was revealed to Deadline. "Daddy, you're not making this movie" Hackman's daughter reportedly told him after reading the book herself. Hackman relayed the story to his contact at Orion and was offered to be bought out of the rest of his half and thus the studio would own it outright. One version for the rejection stated that when Hackman was at the 1989 Oscars where he was nominated for Best Actor for his role in “Mississippi Burning”. Gene Hackman decided that he would no longer make v!o|ent films after seeing a brief, clip of his performance in this film (taken out of context, in his eyes). When Hackman was offered the part as the Sheriff in "Unforgiven" (1992), he was initially reluctant to accept it for the same reason. Screenwriter David Webb Peoples said, "Gene’s daughters didn’t like all the v!0lent movies he was doing. He was at a stage in his career where his family was more important than his work." However, Clint Eastwood explained to Hackman that while 'Unforgiven' was definitely a v!o|ent film, it didn’t glorify or glamourize it. Instead, it was used as the manifestation of humanity’s worst impulses and instincts. He then accepted the role. Hackman later said, "“I swore I would never be involved in a picture with this much v!o|ent in it, but the more I read it, the more I came to understand the purpose of the film, the more fascinated I became.” Gene Hackman gave one of his finest performances & went on to win an Oscar for it. (Sources: "Gene Hackman Almost Directed and Starred in 'The Silence of the Lambs', Danny Cox, Collider, 2023, "“That’s attractive to actors”: the director Gene Hackman said was “totally in charge”", Scott Campbell, Farout Magazine, 2024, "How Clint Eastwood convinced Gene Hackman to break a promise and win an Oscar", Scott Campbell, Farout Magazine, 2024, "How Gene Hackman Almost Brought ‘Silence of the Lambs’ to the Silver Screen", Damon Martin, Rewind of the Living Dead, 2025 & IMDb)

DepressedBergman

127,728 views • 25 days ago

I still miss Gene Hackman. Don’t lecture me on the fact I never met the guy personally- who cares? I miss seeing this guy do his thing in movies. Hackman was one of those actors who just improved life even by .5%. That’s all it takes to make an impact on someone. Actors like Hackman don’t just fall out of the sky. He was once in a generation. So is Denzel Washington.

I still miss Gene Hackman. Don’t lecture me on the fact I never met the guy personally- who cares? I miss seeing this guy do his thing in movies. Hackman was one of those actors who just improved life even by .5%. That’s all it takes to make an impact on someone. Actors like Hackman don’t just fall out of the sky. He was once in a generation. So is Denzel Washington.

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86,501 views • 1 month ago

While filming this crucial scene in "No Way Out" (1987), Kevin Costner had disagreement with the director on staging of the scene & how Gene Hackman's character reacts to Costner's character. Costner was pissed when things didn't go as he had hoped. When the director asked what Gene Hackman should do, Costner replied, "Gene can do whatever he wants, it's up to Gene what he wants to do." After the shoot for the day ended, Gene Hackman met Costner in the parking lot & asked if he could talk to him. Costner feared that Hackman was going to say, "if you ever do that to another f**ing director in front of me again, I'll ki!! you." Instead Hackman said, "I watched you today and I have been through a divorce and for three years, I've been doing a lot of shitty movies and I've been trying to pay for this divorce. I kind of didn't feel about acting the way I felt for a long time. I watched you today & [I remembered] I used to feel like that. I was really happy to see you do that." He then drove off. Costner considers this conversation with Gene Hackman an important moment in his life. ["Kevin Costner on Working with Gene Hackman | Conversations at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation", 2025]

While filming this crucial scene in "No Way Out" (1987), Kevin Costner had disagreement with the director on staging of the scene & how Gene Hackman's character reacts to Costner's character. Costner was pissed when things didn't go as he had hoped. When the director asked what Gene Hackman should do, Costner replied, "Gene can do whatever he wants, it's up to Gene what he wants to do." After the shoot for the day ended, Gene Hackman met Costner in the parking lot & asked if he could talk to him. Costner feared that Hackman was going to say, "if you ever do that to another f**ing director in front of me again, I'll ki!! you." Instead Hackman said, "I watched you today and I have been through a divorce and for three years, I've been doing a lot of shitty movies and I've been trying to pay for this divorce. I kind of didn't feel about acting the way I felt for a long time. I watched you today & [I remembered] I used to feel like that. I was really happy to see you do that." He then drove off. Costner considers this conversation with Gene Hackman an important moment in his life. ["Kevin Costner on Working with Gene Hackman | Conversations at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation", 2025]

DepressedBergman

811,069 views • 3 months ago

Get Shorty (1995) There used to be a time when John Travolta, Gene Hackman, James Gandolfini, Rene Russo and Delroy Lindo could casually share a bit of screen time like it was no big thing. Oh, and Gene also managed to squeeze in The Quick and the Dead and Crimson Tide into '95

Get Shorty (1995) There used to be a time when John Travolta, Gene Hackman, James Gandolfini, Rene Russo and Delroy Lindo could casually share a bit of screen time like it was no big thing. Oh, and Gene also managed to squeeze in The Quick and the Dead and Crimson Tide into '95

The Sting

13,069 views • 11 months ago

Heather Jarrell, the Chief Medical Examiner of the Office of the Medical Investigator in New Mexico, says that actor Gene Hackman's cause of death was heart disease, with Alzheimer’s disease being a contributing factor. Jarrell cited February 18 as his date of death, based on data from his pacemaker. She determined that Betsy Hackman, his wife, died before him on February 11th. The cause of death for Betsy Hackman is Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease caused by rodents. It's so sad knowing that Gene Hackman was in the house alone and confused with his dead wife for a week before his death. 🥹

Heather Jarrell, the Chief Medical Examiner of the Office of the Medical Investigator in New Mexico, says that actor Gene Hackman's cause of death was heart disease, with Alzheimer’s disease being a contributing factor. Jarrell cited February 18 as his date of death, based on data from his pacemaker. She determined that Betsy Hackman, his wife, died before him on February 11th. The cause of death for Betsy Hackman is Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare infectious disease caused by rodents. It's so sad knowing that Gene Hackman was in the house alone and confused with his dead wife for a week before his death. 🥹

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23,573 views • 1 year ago