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Poll: Oscar Face-Off: Gene Hackman vs. Gene Hackman

A poll by rubyfruit76
The legendary actor, Gene Hackman, just turned 93 years old on January 30. This Oscar season, let's celebrate his birthday and his many memorable performances by putting his two Oscar winning portrayals head to head. Which of his iconic, Oscar winning performances do you think was more deserving of the Academy Award?

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Results of 177 votes:

  1. 1.

    Gene Hackman in Unforgiven (1992)

     
    As Little Bill Daggett in Unforgiven (1992)
  2. 2.

    Gene Hackman in The French Connection (1971)

     
    As Jimmy Doyle in The French Connection (1971)

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