Gene Hackman (1930-2025) was a true titan of cinema who captivated audiences with his unmatched versatility and raw talent. From heartfelt performances in The Conversation and Unforgiven to memorable comedic turns in The Birdcage and The Royal Tenenbaums, his legacy spans genres and decades. Hackman’s ability to bring depth, nuance, and a touch of humanity to every character solidified his legendary status in Hollywood history.

Join us for a tribute screening of Hackman's 1971 masterpiece, The French Connection, in which he delivers a career-defining performance as tough-as-nails Detective Popeye Doyle, who attempts to bring down a international drug trafficking ring in gritty 1970s New York.

Intense, intelligent and with an iconic car chase for the ages, The French Connection remains an indelible classic and one of the greatest crime films ever made. It went on to win five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor for Hackman – his first.