Remembering Gene Hackman with ‘Unforgiven’

Eugene Allen Hackman. Considered one of the greatest actors of his or any generation, Hackman’s acting career spanned over four decades. To celebrate his contribution to the film industry and to honor his passing, the Rosendale Theatre presents one of his Academy Award winning performances in “Unforgiven,” 7 p.m. Thursday, May 1, at 408 Main St., Rosendale.

When prostitute Delilah Fitzgerald (Anna Thomson) is disfigured by a pair of cowboys in Big Whiskey, Wyoming, her fellow brothel workers post a reward for their murder, much to the displeasure of sheriff Little Bill Daggett (Gene Hackman), who doesn’t allow vigilantism in his town. Two groups of gunfighters, one led by aging former bandit William Munny (Clint Eastwood), the other by the florid English Bob (Richard Harris), come to collect the reward, clashing with each other and the sheriff. Admission to the film is $10/$6 members. For more information, visit rosendaletheatre.org or call 845-658-8989.

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Gene Hackman won Best Supporting Actor for “Unforgiven.”