Hackman, The Royal Tenenbaums and Bill Murray

Bill Murray recalls working with ‘tough nut’ Gene Hackman on ‘The Royal Tenenbaums’ after his tragic death
And he was really difficult, we can say it now, but he was a tough guy. Older, great actors do not give young directors much of a chance. They’re really rough on them,” said Bill Murray.
Gene Hackman’s 12 Greatest Performances: ‘The French Connection,’ ‘The Royal Tenenbaums,’ and More
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Bill Murray Recalls ‘Tough Nut' Gene Hackman Being ‘Really Rough' on Wes Anderson on ‘The Royal Tenenbaums' Set: ‘I Sympathize' Because ‘To Him, Wes Was Just a Punk Kid'
Bill Murray delivered an honest remembrance of his “The Royal Tenenbaums” co-star Gene Hackman on Thursday, calling him a “brilliant” actor but saying he was a “tough nut” who was “really rough” on director Wes Anderson.
Bill Murray Remembers Working With ‘Brilliant’ but ‘Tough’ Gene Hackman on ‘Royal Tenenbaums’
Murray said Hackman likely saw director Wes Anderson as "just a punk kid" and wasn't afraid to be "rough" on him
Bill Murray Remembers Gene Hackman As A "Tough Nut" Who Gave Wes Anderson A "Really Rough" Time On ‘The Royal Tenenbaums'
Bill Murray has paid an honest tribute to Gene Hackman. Murray described Hackman as one of the greats of the acting profession after his death was confirmed on Thursday, but said he could be a “tough nut” to work with.
Bill Murray Once Watched Gene Hackman Do ‘Like 25’ Royal Tenenbaum Takes ‘Where He Did It Perfectly With An Actor Who Kept Blowing It’
Bill Murray reveals Gene Hackman had a rough time on the set of The Royal Tenenbaums.
Bill Murray remembers Gene Hackman treating Wes Anderson like some "punk kid"
Of course, “the performance he gave was brilliant,” Murray adds, theorizing that Hackman had to know the juice was worth the squeeze after seeing the film. “When you see the movie, it’s a real piece of work.
Bill Murray recalls working with Gene Hackman
Bill Murray reflects on working with the late Gene Hackman in the 2001 Wes Anderson film "The Royal Tenenbaums."
Gene Hackman mourned by Hollywood: Bill Murray remembers 'tough nut' actor who made great movies
Gene Hackman's death left other Hollywood figures, including Bill Murray, Francis Ford Coppola and Dustin Hoffman shocked and saddened.
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Gene Hackman tributes pour in from Francis Ford Coppola, Viola Davis, Bill Murray and more
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