Dennis Hopper has been named a commander in the French Legion of Honor.

The 72-year-old actor was visibly moved as he received France's most prestigious prize at a ceremony in Paris on Monday.

The Cinematique Francaise in Paris is opening an exhibit on Hopper this week that will run through Jan. 19.

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Hopper's screen credits include "Apocalypse Now," "Blue Velvet" and 1969's "Easy Rider," which he also directed.

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