Robert Towne Quotes

A collection of quotes by Robert Towne.

Robert Towne is a renowned American screenwriter and director, born on November 23, 1934. He is best known for his work on classic films such as "Chinatown" (1974) and "Shampoo" (1975). Towne has a remarkable career in Hollywood, writing numerous highly acclaimed screenplays, including the first three "Mission: Impossible" films. His talent for creating complex characters and intricate plots has earned him widespread recognition and accolades, including an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for "Chinatown." Towne's contributions to the film industry have solidified his status as one of the most influential figures in screenwriting.

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I think that those are the things that you can uniquely do with film that are difficult to do anywhere else: they can bring a picture to life, give it a natural and historical context and make you feel that everything else is suddenly credible.

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