RIP Gene Hackman

[Tundra Tiger]

He was one of the few who had the ability to be equally brilliant as either the protagonist or the antagonist – he played them both very, very well.

Three of my favorite roles: Coach Jimmy McGinty, Sheriff Little Bill Daggett, and the immortal Coach Norman Dale. Hoosiers and The Replacements are two of the very best sports movies ever.

Underrated movie? Welcome to Mooseport, his final film. It was funny.

 

[Trogon]

Hoosiers is in my top 10 all time faves. If the story isn't true, it ought to be. Few things better than a redemption story arc, and Hackman nailed it.

Drove past the exit for Milan early this morning, there's a highway sign for the 1954 Champs. Always think of this movie. He was an awesome actor.

 

[RR 314]

Drove past the exit for Milan early this morning, there's a highway sign for the 1954 Champs. Always think of this movie. He was an awesome actor.

“You tell him? Sectionals in ‘33. 3-2-1 let her fly. In and out. Well, I was fouled.” . Without Shooter running the picket fence on them, there may not have been a ‘54 championship (well, per the movie at least).

 

[Tundra Tiger]

"10 feet. I think you'll find that's the exact same measurements as our gym back at Hickory."

 

[shootist~]

James Woods on Hackman.

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