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Apr 29, 2013 · TCM Classic Film Fest: Robert Benton on His Films, Dyslexia and Directing Tricks (Video) The 80-year-old, who co-wrote "Bonnie and Clyde" and wrote and directed "Kramer vs. Kramer" and "Places in ...
Writer-director Robert Benton began his career in the literary world. The Texas native settled in NYC and found work in various editorial capacities at ESQUIRE magazine. He also co-wrote two books with college chum Harvey Schmidt and penned a children's book as well. While working at ESQUIRE,...
A Guide to the Robert Benton Papers 1969 – 1994 Collection 096 Administrative Information. Access Restrictions: Open for research. Preferred Citation: Robert Benton Papers, Southwestern Writers Collection, Texas State University-San Marcos
Jul 28, 2008 · He has not watched “Bonnie and Clyde” in 39 years. This would not seem so odd, except that Robert Benton co-wrote the original screenplay, and the critical success of this groundbreaking film ...
Sep 27, 2007 · "A lot of what I've learned about life is what I've learned, for better or worse, from movies," said Robert Benton, in his gentle voice...
Dec 19, 1979 · Kramer vs. Kramer: Directed by Robert Benton. With Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep, Jane Alexander, Justin Henry. After his wife leaves him, a work-obsessed Manhattan advertising executive is forced to learn long-neglected parenting skills, but a heated custody battle over the couple's young son deepens the wounds left by the separation.
Visual History with Robert Benton Interviewed by: Michael Pressman Acclaimed Writer-Director Robert Benton traces his career from working as an Editor for Esquire in the 1960’s and co-writing the screenplay for Bonnie and Clyde (1967), to directing Academy Award winning films like Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) and Places in the Heart (1984), offering insight into his writing process and how he ...
