The late actor gave one of his final screen performances in a David Mamet sleeper about (appropriately enough) an old pro coming back for one last job.

Gene Hackman, who died at age 95, starred in some of the most critically acclaimed movies ever, including "The French Connection," "Hoosiers" and "Mississippi Burning."

It’s a tall task to try to whittle Gene Hackman’s career down to five notable movies. One of the 20th century’s greatest actors, Hackman’s career spanned more than 40 years and a variety of roles, from tough-guy parts to comedic turns,