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Gene Hackman had a rare gift—he could be imposing, charming, ruthless, or effortlessly warm, sometimes all in the same scene. He played titans of authority, world-weary underdogs, and men with a sharp wit hidden beneath a gruff exterior. He was the kind of actor who didn’t just appear on screen—he took the screen, making every performance feel alive, immediate, and real.

For many of us, there was one role—the first time we saw him—that made us sit up and take notice, that made us remember his name. Maybe it was Popeye Doyle chasing down criminals in The French Connection, or Lex Luthor scheming in Superman, or the no-nonsense coach in Hoosiers, or just simply one of his lesser known roles.

So tell us, which Gene Hackman role first made you a fan?

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