Our 7 favorite Gene Hackman films

Harold, portrayed by Hackman, struggles to find words as he leads the monstrous character into his humble abode,” he explains, “having personally experienced the pangs of hunger and cold.” And indeed, he had endured those hardships. When Hackman decided to pursue his career, he spent years in an East Village apartment without hot water, battling hunger. He even faced the risk of losing a promising opportunity when a young actress criticized his looks.








