The role Gene Hackman regrets turning down the most was a situation entirely of his own making, after the actor asked for too much money.

including "Hoosiers," "Unforgiven" and "The Birdcage," along with a seemingly unending list of film classics. In "Superman" (1978), Gene Hackman takes on the iconic role of Lex Luthor, the bald ...

Gene Hackman drove the 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe in the movie "Hoosiers", enjoying a ride in a story based on true ...

So, "Hoosiers" isn't a true story ... In real life: There was no assistant coach. Gene Hackman's "Norman Dale" was a fiery coach -- much different from real-life coach Marvin Wood.

Eugene Allen 'Gene' Hackman (born January 30 ... The Quest for Peace (1987); Under Fire (1983); Twice in a Lifetime (1985); Hoosiers (1986); No Way Out (1987); Mississippi Burning (1987 ...