Acting
Gene Hackman
- Titles
- 125movies33TV shows
- Career
Active from 1964 to 2006, busiest in 1988 with 5 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 66top three billing
- Average score
61/100
- Highest rated
The French Connection87/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 87 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Politics4.5average 2.6
- Crime5.5average 3.7
- Historical3.6average 2.6
- Class & Capitalism4.1average 3.3
- Adrenaline5.8average 5.1
- Tension6.8average 6.1
- Social Commentary5.7average 4.9
- Violence5.0average 4.3
Rarely in their work
- Fantasy0.5, average 1.8
- Coming of Age1.8, average 2.9
- Uncanny1.3, average 2.5
- Absurdist Humor1.2, average 2.0
Main genres
Select a genre to see those titles.
Recurring tags
- Character-Driven 15
- Social Commentary 7
- Moral Dilemma 7
- Character Study 7
- Fast-Paced 6
- Conspiracy 6
- Ensemble Cast 5
- Political Thriller 5
- Moral Ambiguity 4
- Moral Dilemmas 4
- Gritty Realism 4
- Legal Drama 4
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
Christopher ReeveActorSuperman, Superman II, Superman IV: The Quest for Peace, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
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
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
Elmer BernsteinComposerTwilight, The Gypsy Moths, Hawaii, Doctors' Wives
Danny GloverActorAntz, The Royal Tenenbaums, Bat★21
Dennis QuaidActorWyatt Earp, Postcards from the Edge, All Night Long
Ned BeattyActorSuperman, Superman II, Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut
Ed HarrisActorThe Firm, Absolute Power, Under Fire
Candice BergenActorBite the Bullet, The Domino Principle, The Hunting Party
Movies and TV shows
272000s
4 titles · average score 62
78
Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut (2006)
as Lex Luthor
55
Behind Enemy Lines (2001)
as Admiral Leslie Reigart, Commander Adriatic Battle Group
63
Heist (2001)
as Joe Moore
52
The Mexican (2001)
as Margolese
1990s
8 titles · average score 56
71
Enemy of the State (1998)
as Brill
58
Absolute Power (1997)
as President Richmond
77
Crimson Tide (1995)
as Captain Franklin "Frank" Ramsey
57
The Quick and the Dead (1995)
as Herod
58
Geronimo: An American Legend (1993)
as Brig. Gen. George Crook
47
Company Business (1991)
as Sam Boyd
60
Narrow Margin (1990)
as Robert Caulfield
21
Loose Cannons (1990)
as MacArthur Stern
1980s
6 titles · average score 55
59
The Package (1989)
as Sgt. Johnny Gallagher
67
Bat★21 (1988)
as Lt. Col. Iceal Hambleton
26
Superman IV: The Quest for Peace (1987)
as Lex Luthor
48
Target (1985)
as Walter Lloyd
53
Uncommon Valor (1983)
as Col. Cal Rhodes
78
Superman II (1980)
as Lex Luthor
1970s
6 titles · average score 65
80
Superman (1978)
as Lex Luthor
30
The Domino Principle (1977)
as Tucker
70
French Connection II (1975)
as "Popeye" Doyle
56
Bite the Bullet (1975)
as Sam Clayton
69
Prime Cut (1972)
as Mary Ann
87
The French Connection (1971)
as Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle
1960s
3 titles · average score 52
55
The Gypsy Moths (1969)
as Joe Browdy
48
The Split (1968)
as Lt. Walter Brill
Shadow on the Land (1968)
as Rev. Thomas Davis