No wonder Gene Hackman won an Oscar for his performance in The French Connection (1971). In this one scene alone, he gives us rage, frustration, fear... A remarkable actor and a legendary movie star. So sad he's gone at 95, but grateful for the remarkable body of work he left us with. | Vintage Geek

BULLITT ('68)'s producer, Philip D’Antoni, went on to produce William Friedkin’s THE FRENCH CONNECTION ('71) which also features a notorious car chase. The film also showcases Gene Hackman's high speed career launch as he won the Academy Award for his performance. See it tonight as we continue our Car Chases spotlight. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM