Robert Towne, the Oscar-winning writer-director known for his original script for 'Chinatown', has died at the age of 89. Towne was widely recognized as a master of screenwriting, with 'Chinatown' often cited as one of the greatest screenplays ever written. His influential career spanned over 50 years, and he was also known for his uncredited work on numerous films and his role as a famed script doctor. Towne's contributions to the film industry have left a lasting legacy.
Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of 'Chinatown,' dies at 89 | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/pNiL9s17eX
Robert Towne, Oscar-winning writer of 'Chinatown,' dies at 89 https://t.co/n3fXG1SIAM
As Sam Morill and I discuss on the latest @CinephilePod Chinatown is widely discussed as the greatest screenplay ever for good reason https://t.co/iY5ajfg8jz
Robert Towne, Oscar-Winning ‘Chinatown’ Screenwriter and Famed Script Doctor, Dies at 89 https://t.co/XLbdXURK2m
A truly amazing body of work. The uncredited filmography is even crazier than the credited work and this is the guy who won an Oscar for CHINATOWN. https://t.co/nnSDW9pDjk
As influential as any screenwriter of the last 50-plus years. AK https://t.co/qmqpYwPQZ3
Writer-director Robert Towne, an Oscar winner for his original script for “Chinatown” and an acknowledged master of the art of screenwriting, has died. He was 89. Read more about his life and legacy here: https://t.co/vo9SQRVBm4 https://t.co/lR7NE3bty0