The death of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman saddened millions — and a legendary ex-NYPD detective who tutored him in his most ...

"The French Connection" is based on Robin Moore's 1969 book of the same name. Both films tell the story of NYPD detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle, in pursuit of french heroin smugglers.

The late ‘French Connection’ star and his wife were both found dead in February 2025 alongside their dog at home in New ...

Gene Hackman’s home was reportedly infested with rats known to carry a deadly virus that killed his wife. Betsy Arakawa was ...