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Robert Towne (born Robert Bertram Schwartz; November 23, 1934) is an American screenwriter and director. He started with writing films for Roger Corman including The Tomb of Ligeia (1964). Later, he was a part of the New Hollywood wave of filmmaking.
As ‘Chinatown’ Turns 50, Robert Towne Reflects on His Netflix Prequel Plans With David Fincher and Writing Jack ...
There are the classics — and then there’s “Chinatown.” First released on June 20, 1974, the seminal noir feature was a resounding success at its time: a big hit for producer and Paramount heavy ...
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Netflix’s Chinatown series is reportedly on hold while David Fincher focuses on a Squid Game remake
Credit: Noh Juhan A TV show adaptation of Chinatown has reportedly been in the works since 2019 but it looks to be finally making good progress as the original screenwriter of the 1974 movie ...
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Robert Towne is a legendary Hollywood screenwriter who won an Oscar for Chinatown and wrote classics like The Godfather and Bonnie and Clyde. He also directed and acted in some films, and was a script doctor for many others.
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6 days ago · First released on June 20, 1974, the seminal noir feature was a resounding success at its time: a big hit for producer and Paramount heavy Robert Evans, a renowned return to Hollywood for...
Writer, director, producer, actor. Born in Los Angeles, California, USA, and raised in the seaport town of San Pedro. Got his start acting and writing for legendary exploitation director/producer Roger Corman.
- November 23, 1934
Jun 18, 2024 · For the 4K restoration of Roman Polanski's Chinatown, Oscar-winning screenwriter Robert Towne discusses the challenging feature in this interview.
Robert Towne is an American screenwriter, producer, director and actor who wrote Chinatown, The Last Detail, Shampoo and Mission: Impossible. He also directed Personal Best, Without Limits and Ask the Dust.
Mar 21, 2017 · Watch the interview with the Oscar-winning writer of Chinatown and other classics. Learn about his influences, his process, and his advice for aspiring screenwriters.
