Gene Hackman - RETIRED!

[Furtherman]

This information got by me as I had no idea.

Eastwood 'Saddened' By Hackman's Retirement
25 June 2008 5:10 AM, PDT

Actor-turned-director Clint Eastwood has defended his friend Gene Hackman's decision to quit acting - insisting he has earned the right to retire.

Hackman announced in 2004 that he was leaving the entertainment industry for good because he wanted to spend more time with his family.

And although Eastwood regrets that there will never be another film featuring Hackman, he respects his pal's decision and won't try to make him change his mind.

He tells MTV.com, "It is a sad thing. I know his agent and I saw him recently, and he said, 'Can't you talk Gene into coming back?' I said, 'I'd love to see him come back, but I think it's not very nice to ride him.' He's too good an actor not to be performing, but by the same token, he probably thinks that's enough."

I had no idea he had retired.

One of my all time favorites, as I'm sure he is to many here who love movies.

His last movie was... Welcome to Mooseport!?

Oh no, Gene.... you can't go out on that. GENE! Find a good script and go out on top!

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[bobrobot]

Who knew??? That's a real shame. He was one of the best!!!

I guess he didn't wanna end up looking like a hack, Man...

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[booster11373]

Do you think Hackman hangs out with Sean Connery now?

[LaBoob]

http://www.independentcritics.com/images/royal%20tenenbaums%20SPLASH.jpg
He retired tragically after trying to rescue Hollywood from a sinking ship... Sorry to see ya leave the industry, Gene!

[TheMojoPin]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

My favorite living actor and my 2nd favorite actor of all time beisdes Robert Mitchum.

The crowd demands one more, Gene!

[DolaMight]

I never knew he retired but it's true I haven't seen him for years. I have nearly every movie he made in the 70's. He was the biggest star in hollyweird for almost a decade, a big accomplishment for an regular average looking guy. Sorta a Hoffman or Daniel Day Lewis thing.

I miss GHack

[A.J.]

Hackman announced in 2004 that he was leaving the entertainment industry for good because he wanted to spend more time with his family.

I had heard this some time ago but had hoped it would be a Jordan-like or Clemens-like "retirement".

I'm with Mojo for a change: love the Hackman.

[TheMojoPin]

I just saw a kickass "off the radar" Hackman flick about a week ago that I had never seen before...

http://thisdistractedglobe.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/Cisco%20Pike%201972%20poster.jpg

Anyone else dig this one?

[TheMojoPin]

I had heard this some time ago but had hoped it would be a Jordan-like or Clemens-like "retirement".

I'm with Mojo for a change: love the Hackman.

"For a change?!?"

We're government punks and we love the Beach Boys, power pop and Hackman.

That pretty much covers all the bases.

[A.J.]

"For a change?!?"

We're government punks and we love the Beach Boys, power pop and Hackman.

That pretty much covers all the bases.

It's the Boston sports, Zeppelin and Doors hatred. It still hurts!

[TheMojoPin]

It's the Boston sports, Zeppelin and Doors hatred. It still hurts!

I don't hate Boston sports!

[Furtherman]

I just saw a kickass "off the radar" Hackman flick about a week ago that I had never seen before...

Anyone else dig this one?

I haven't seen it.... Netflix'n now.

[bobsnin]

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I'm very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a terribly attractive woman

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[King Hippos Bandaid]

its about time, he was turning in to a Hack Mannnnn





















































no he wasnt i wanted to use Hack Man

[MisterSmith]

I have always wanted to see him in a Coen Brothers movie. He has worked with Wes Anderson, but I think the Coens could use him better. Especially if they use him in one of their off beat comedies.

I hope Mr. Hackman is OK; usually actors "retire" when they are ill. I hope he really just wants to enjoy his Golden Years.

[midwestjeff]

its about time, he was turning in to a Hack Mannnnn
no he wasnt i wanted to use Hack Man

Why, because Bobo did?

[badorties]

doesn't he still do voice overs for some airline ...? maybe united

[Furtherman]

Ahem.

doesn't he still do voice overs for some airline ...? maybe united

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[King Hippos Bandaid]

Why, because Bobo did?

damn u

I am off today,

u sir are also off my holiday card list midwestfuckface

[Doctor Manhattan]

Actor-turned-director Clint Eastwood has defended his friend Gene Hackman's decision to quit acting - insisting he has earned the right to retire.

Does he really need to be defended?

And couldn't any actor retire at any point? (if we care about it is another story)

I will miss him. He is a wonderful actor!

[SPeeDy_Freak]

Hackman has been and always will be my all time favorite actor.

I am sad to hear that he his quitting the profession that he perfected.

I really hope that he finds the desire to return.

[Furtherman]

http://cdn.screenjunkies.com/www/sites/default/files/Gene%29Hackman_0.jpg

WHERE HAVE I BEEN? (http://www.screenjunkies.com/movienews/gene-hackman-getting-back-game)
By Gene Hackman

[IamFogHat]

http://cdn.screenjunkies.com/www/sites/default/files/Gene%29Hackman_0.jpg

WHERE HAVE I BEEN? (http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=153099645506&h=8Bnde&u=qOaeH&ref=nf)
By Gene Hackman

He doesn't look so good.

[El Mudo]

Best sports movie coach EVER (as Norman Dale in "Hoosiers")....






......And worst Polish General in the history of acting (in "A Bridge Too Far")

[Drunky McBetidont]

http://cdn.screenjunkies.com/www/sites/default/files/Gene%29Hackman_0.jpg

WHERE HAVE I BEEN? (http://www.facebook.com/ext/share.php?sid=153099645506&h=8Bnde&u=qOaeH&ref=nf)
By Gene Hackman

xbot, that is pretty funny

[IamFogHat]

Best sports movie coach EVER (as Norman Dale in "Hoosiers")....



Oh good, I thought you were gonna say The Replacements.

[TripleSkeet]

Hes one of my favorites. I loved him in Get Shorty. "Look at me, Ray."

Now if he'll only do a quick one episode guest spot on Smallville.

[TheMojoPin]

Oh good, I thought you were gonna say The Replacements.

I wish he had. That movie is much more entertaining than fucking Hoosiers.

[SP1!]

Add me to the list that didnt know he was retired, maybe he just wants to enjoy what hes made for himself, still you would think he could take bit roles or even a major role every couple of years.

Oh well enjoyed the films gene, have fun in retirement.

[cougarjake13]

I wish he had. That movie is much more entertaining than fucking Hoosiers.

people shit on the movie but i loved it

[hammersavage]

I wish he had. That movie is much more entertaining than fucking Hoosiers.

I can't tell if this is sarcasm

[grlNIN]

I can't tell if this is sarcasm

It probably isn't, Mojo has shitty taste in good terrible movies.

[hammersavage]

Hoosiers is the greatest sports movie ever. I just want that on record.

[grlNIN]

Never seen it, sports movies are so boring.

Sans Happy Gilmore.

[Drunky McBetidont]

i wonder if hugh jackman pushed him out?

http://strategerie.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/hugh-jackman.jpg

[El Mudo]

I wish he had. That movie is much more entertaining than fucking Hoosiers.



Savage

[biozombie]

Did General Zod make him ruler of Australia?

[cougarjake13]

Did General Zod make him ruler of Australia?

he actually did


but no one really cares too much about what goes on there so nobody knew

[keithy_19]

Hoosiers is the greatest sports movie ever. I just want that on record.

I disagree with you. Just wanted to let you know.

[grlNIN]

I disagree with you. Just wanted to let you know.

Keith's pick:

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/5217/airbud1.jpg

[hammersavage]

I disagree with you. Just wanted to let you know.

Like I give two shits

[WampusCrandle]

i hate to hear that he is gonna retire, but he needs a good movie before this happens. perhaps, Welcome to Mooseport 4?

[SP1!]

Hoosiers is the greatest sports movie ever. I just want that on record.

Every one that enjoys a fine film realizes this fact, you have seen almost every sports movie steal from it. It is also one of hackmans finest performances, even garnered him an oscar nod if I remember correctly.

[cougarjake13]

i hate to hear that he is gonna retire, but he needs a good movie before this happens. perhaps, Welcome to Mooseport 4?

he's been retired already for awhile now, no ??

[TheMojoPin]

I can't tell if this is sarcasm

Not at all.

Hoosiers is a great movie, but as an entertaining sports film it's boring as hell.

[Furtherman]

From today's IMDB trivia question:

Was the first choice to play Mike Brady on "The Brady Bunch" (1969).

Whaaa?!

Although there definitely wouldn't be any ball playing in the house and Alice would probably have been fired.