112K views · 5.3K reactions | No wonder Gene Hackman won an Oscar for his performance in The French Connection (1971). In this one scene alone, he gives us rage, frustration, fear... A remarkable actor and a legendary movie star. So sad he's gone at 95, but grateful for the remarkable body of work he left us with. | Vintage Geek | Facebook

6.2K views · 427 reactions | Evening viewing recommendation? On Gene Hackman's birthday, watch THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971) on the Criterion Channel! https://www.criterionchannel.com/the-french-connection Based on a true story, William Friedkin’s masterful, breathlessly exciting thriller, with its classic car-chase sequence, garnered Academy Awards for Best Picture, Director, Actor (Hackman), Adapted Screenplay, and Editing. | The Criterion Collection | Facebook