Acting
Gene Hackman
- Titles
- 129movies32TV shows
- Career
Active from 1964 to 2006, busiest in 1988 and 2001 with 5 main titles each.
- Leading roles
- 66top three billing
- Average score
64/100
- Highest rated
The French Connection89/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 83 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Politics4.5average 2.6
- Crime5.6average 3.7
- Historical3.6average 2.6
- Class & Capitalism4.1average 3.3
- Adrenaline5.9average 5.1
- Tension6.9average 6.1
- Social Commentary5.7average 4.9
- Violence5.0average 4.3
Rarely in their work
- Fantasy0.5, average 1.8
- Uncanny1.3, average 2.5
- Coming of Age1.8, average 2.9
- Scare1.8, average 2.6
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 13
- Character Study 7
- Social Commentary 7
- Moral Dilemma 7
- Fast-Paced 6
- Conspiracy 6
- Ensemble Cast 5
- Gritty Realism 5
- Political Thriller 5
- Moral Dilemmas 4
- Legal Drama 4
- Social Critique 3
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Jackie CooperActorSuperman, Superman II, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Shadow on the Land
Margot KidderActorSuperman, Superman II, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Jack O'HalloranActorSuperman, Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, March or Die
Christopher ReeveActorSuperman, Superman II, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Elmer BernsteinComposerTwilight, Hawaii, The Gypsy Moths, Doctors' Wives
Geoffrey UnsworthCinematographerSuperman, Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut, Lucky Lady
David NewmanWriterSuperman, Superman II, Bonnie and Clyde, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
James GandolfiniActorCrimson Tide, Get Shorty, The Mexican
Danny GloverActorAntz, The Royal Tenenbaums, Bat★21
Ned BeattyActorSuperman, Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Ed HarrisActorThe Firm, Absolute Power, Under Fire
Candice BergenActorThe Domino Principle, Bite the Bullet, The Hunting Party
Movies and TV shows
201980s
20 titles · average score 62
62
The Package (1989)
as Sgt. Johnny Gallagher
77
Mississippi Burning (1988)
as Agent Rupert Anderson
58
Full Moon in Blue Water (1988)
as Floyd
52
Split Decisions (1988)
as Dan McGuinn
64
Bat★21 (1988)
as Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton
70
Another Woman (1988)
as Larry
41
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
as Lex Luthor
70
No Way Out (1987)
as Defense Secretary David Brice
72
Hoosiers (1986)
as Coach Norman Dale
57
Power (1986)
as Wilfred Buckley
60
Twice in a Lifetime (1985)
as Harry MacKenzie
59
Target (1985)
as Walter Lloyd
68
Under Fire (1983)
as Alex Grazier
62
Uncommon Valor (1983)
as Col. Cal Rhodes
56
Eureka (1983)
as Jack McCann
63
Misunderstood (1983)
as Ned Rawley
53
Two of a Kind (1983)
as God (voice) (uncredited)
53
All Night Long (1981)
as George Dupler
70
Reds (1981)
as Pete van Wherry
67
Superman II (1980)
as Lex Luthor