Benton, Robert
Overview
Works: | 179 works in 953 publications in 9 languages and 16,771 library holdings |
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Genres: | Drama Film adaptations Gangster films Historical films Biographical films Superhero films Comedy films Action and adventure films Thrillers (Motion pictures) Fantasy films |
Roles: | Director, Author of screenplay, Author, Adapter, Scenarist, Librettist, Editor, Restager , fmd, Other, Film editor, Conceptor, Performer, Contributor, Author of afterword, colophon, etc., Author of dialog, Writer of accompanying material |
Classifications: | PN1997, 791.4372 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Robert Benton
- Benton's Ferry : the life and times of Robert Benton by Lionel Kabel( Book )
- The directors( Visual )
- Robert Benton receives Oscar by Paul Chinn( Visual )
- Best Picture winner in 1980 by Anne Knudsen( Visual )
Most widely held works by
Robert Benton
Bonnie and Clyde by
Arthur Penn(
Visual
)
107 editions published between 1967 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 3,755 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, who robbed banks across the country during the Depression era
107 editions published between 1967 and 2016 in 8 languages and held by 3,755 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, who robbed banks across the country during the Depression era
Kramer vs. Kramer by
Robert Benton(
Visual
)
81 editions published between 1979 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 2,416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his wife walks out, Ted Kramer and his six-year-old son have a chance to really get to know each other. Then Ted's wife returns and she wants her son back
81 editions published between 1979 and 2014 in 5 languages and held by 2,416 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When his wife walks out, Ted Kramer and his six-year-old son have a chance to really get to know each other. Then Ted's wife returns and she wants her son back
Places in the heart(
Visual
)
28 editions published between 1984 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's the 1930's in Waxahachie, Texas. Against this Depression-torn background unforgettable characters meet and collide. Its emotionally gripping story centers around Edna Spalding (Sally Fields) and her unending struggle against extraordinary hardships
28 editions published between 1984 and 2015 in 3 languages and held by 1,196 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's the 1930's in Waxahachie, Texas. Against this Depression-torn background unforgettable characters meet and collide. Its emotionally gripping story centers around Edna Spalding (Sally Fields) and her unending struggle against extraordinary hardships
Nobody's fool by
Paul Newman(
Visual
)
27 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,145 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this affectionate story of small town life in upstate New York, Sully, a fitfully employed 60-year-old construction worker, is a cheerful curmudgeon who seems to have missed all his chances and made nothing of his life. However, it becomes apparent that Sully, despite his best efforts to be a n'er-do-well, is an important and beloved member of his family and his community. He is, as he says, somebody's father, somebody's grandfather, somebody's friend
27 editions published between 1994 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,145 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In this affectionate story of small town life in upstate New York, Sully, a fitfully employed 60-year-old construction worker, is a cheerful curmudgeon who seems to have missed all his chances and made nothing of his life. However, it becomes apparent that Sully, despite his best efforts to be a n'er-do-well, is an important and beloved member of his family and his community. He is, as he says, somebody's father, somebody's grandfather, somebody's friend
The human stain by
Robert Benton(
Visual
)
44 editions published between 2003 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Coleman Silk is a respected professor at a New England college who suddenly finds his life unraveling after a comment he makes about some African-American students is misinterpreted as a racial slur. As the scandal heats up, Nathan Zuckerman, a writer researching a biography of Silk, begins to dig deeply into Silk's life. Eventually, matters are made worse when Coleman's affair with a young married janitor named Faunia Farley is exposed. But amid the controversy, Silk must struggle to keep his greatest secret, a secret he's held for the majority of his life, from becoming made public
44 editions published between 2003 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,110 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Coleman Silk is a respected professor at a New England college who suddenly finds his life unraveling after a comment he makes about some African-American students is misinterpreted as a racial slur. As the scandal heats up, Nathan Zuckerman, a writer researching a biography of Silk, begins to dig deeply into Silk's life. Eventually, matters are made worse when Coleman's affair with a young married janitor named Faunia Farley is exposed. But amid the controversy, Silk must struggle to keep his greatest secret, a secret he's held for the majority of his life, from becoming made public
What's up, doc? by
Peter Bogdanovich(
Visual
)
18 editions published between 1972 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,076 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four red plaid traveling cases-- one of each belonging to a befuddled Iowa musicologist, a strange but bright young woman, a rich matron and a suspicious fellow-- are mixed up at a San Francisco hotel, with hilarious results
18 editions published between 1972 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,076 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Four red plaid traveling cases-- one of each belonging to a befuddled Iowa musicologist, a strange but bright young woman, a rich matron and a suspicious fellow-- are mixed up at a San Francisco hotel, with hilarious results
Feast of love by
Robert Benton(
Visual
)
29 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 811 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bradley is the owner of a coffee shop in Oregon. He thinks his marriage is idyllic, that is until his wife, Kathryn, leaves him for another woman. One of Bradley's baristas falls head over heels for a girl who comes looking for a job, but his abusive father spells trouble for the relationship. Finally, a professor and his wife struggle to find purpose in life in the aftermath of a personal tragedy
29 editions published between 2007 and 2011 in 5 languages and held by 811 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bradley is the owner of a coffee shop in Oregon. He thinks his marriage is idyllic, that is until his wife, Kathryn, leaves him for another woman. One of Bradley's baristas falls head over heels for a girl who comes looking for a job, but his abusive father spells trouble for the relationship. Finally, a professor and his wife struggle to find purpose in life in the aftermath of a personal tragedy
The ice harvest by
Harold Ramis(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and French and held by 686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's Christmas Eve in icebound Wichita, Kansas, and this year Charlie Arglist just might have something to celebrate. Charlie is an attorney for the sleazy businesses of Wichita, along with his unsavory associate, the steely Vic Cavanaugh, the two have just successfully embezzled $2 million from Kansas City boss Bill Guerrard. But the real prize for Charlie is the stunning Renata, who runs the Sweet Cage strip club. Charlie hopes to slip out of town with Renata. But as daylight fades and an ice storm whirls, everyone from Charlie's drinking buddy Pete Van Heuten to the local police begin to wonder just what exactly is in Charlie's Christmas stocking
12 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and French and held by 686 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
It's Christmas Eve in icebound Wichita, Kansas, and this year Charlie Arglist just might have something to celebrate. Charlie is an attorney for the sleazy businesses of Wichita, along with his unsavory associate, the steely Vic Cavanaugh, the two have just successfully embezzled $2 million from Kansas City boss Bill Guerrard. But the real prize for Charlie is the stunning Renata, who runs the Sweet Cage strip club. Charlie hopes to slip out of town with Renata. But as daylight fades and an ice storm whirls, everyone from Charlie's drinking buddy Pete Van Heuten to the local police begin to wonder just what exactly is in Charlie's Christmas stocking
Twilight by
Gregory Crewdson(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1998 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 595 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Harry Ross is a burned-out private eye who's plunged into a murder mystery tied to a long-unsolved case of Hollywood dreams, schemes, and cover-ups
15 editions published between 1998 and 2012 in 3 languages and held by 595 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Harry Ross is a burned-out private eye who's plunged into a murder mystery tied to a long-unsolved case of Hollywood dreams, schemes, and cover-ups
Billy Bathgate by
Robert Benton(
Visual
)
41 editions published between 1991 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 427 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two-time Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman stars in the action-packed gangster epic detailing the rise and fall of notorious mobster Dutch Schultz as seen through the eyes of his young protege, Billy Bathgate. Billy, an ambitious streetwise kid seduced by the power, money and glamour of crime, soon begins to seriously question if his passport to the good life is going to come from the fiery Dutch and his gang!
41 editions published between 1991 and 2012 in 5 languages and held by 427 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two-time Academy Award winner Dustin Hoffman stars in the action-packed gangster epic detailing the rise and fall of notorious mobster Dutch Schultz as seen through the eyes of his young protege, Billy Bathgate. Billy, an ambitious streetwise kid seduced by the power, money and glamour of crime, soon begins to seriously question if his passport to the good life is going to come from the fiery Dutch and his gang!
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's Superman : original Broadway cast by
Charles Strouse(
)
5 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 313 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
5 editions published in 1992 in English and held by 313 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The late show by
Leon M Lederman(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 304 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Aging private eye Ira Wells has agreed to help a Hollywood kook named Margo locate her missing cat
12 editions published between 1976 and 2016 in English and Undetermined and held by 304 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Aging private eye Ira Wells has agreed to help a Hollywood kook named Margo locate her missing cat
Directors : life behind the camera(
Visual
)
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 283 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Made in cooperation with the American Film Institute, Directors: Life Behind the Camera features thirty-three legendary directors who reveal in intimate detail and in-depth knowledge about the art of filmmaking and their own career in the movies. Culled from over 300 hours of interviews, this two-disc, four hour presentation is interactive, allowing instant access to a single director, or access to an entire topic involving all directors. Also included are film clips, interviews with guest actors and industry veterans, and biographies and interesting facts about each director"--Back of container
1 edition published in 2006 in English and held by 283 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Made in cooperation with the American Film Institute, Directors: Life Behind the Camera features thirty-three legendary directors who reveal in intimate detail and in-depth knowledge about the art of filmmaking and their own career in the movies. Culled from over 300 hours of interviews, this two-disc, four hour presentation is interactive, allowing instant access to a single director, or access to an entire topic involving all directors. Also included are film clips, interviews with guest actors and industry veterans, and biographies and interesting facts about each director"--Back of container
Superman, the movie by
Richard Donner(
Visual
)
12 editions published between 1985 and 2017 in English and French and held by 265 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A child from a dying planet is sent to Earth, where he is brought up by human parents and poses as a newspaper reporter, becoming Superman when necessary to use his special powers to save others
12 editions published between 1985 and 2017 in English and French and held by 265 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A child from a dying planet is sent to Earth, where he is brought up by human parents and poses as a newspaper reporter, becoming Superman when necessary to use his special powers to save others
Bad company by
Robert Benton(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1972 and 2015 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 230 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A roguish group of runaways living by their wits in the rough West of the 1860s emerge older and wiser for their journey and friendship
14 editions published between 1972 and 2015 in English and No Linguistic content and held by 230 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A roguish group of runaways living by their wits in the rough West of the 1860s emerge older and wiser for their journey and friendship
There was a crooked man-- by
Joseph L Mankiewicz(
Visual
)
7 editions published between 1970 and 2006 in English and held by 229 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Arizona Territorial Prison inmate Paris Pittman is a schemer, a charmer and quite popular among his fellow convicts. Especially with $500,000 in stolen loot hidden away and a plan to escape and recover it. New warden Woodward Lopeman has other ideas about Pittman. Each man will have the tables turned on him in a twisting, turning Wild West tale of brawls, chases, shootouts and wry wit
7 editions published between 1970 and 2006 in English and held by 229 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Arizona Territorial Prison inmate Paris Pittman is a schemer, a charmer and quite popular among his fellow convicts. Especially with $500,000 in stolen loot hidden away and a plan to escape and recover it. New warden Woodward Lopeman has other ideas about Pittman. Each man will have the tables turned on him in a twisting, turning Wild West tale of brawls, chases, shootouts and wry wit
Nadine by
Robert Benton(
Visual
)
15 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 167 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When an Austin, Texas woman tries to get back pictures from a sleazy photographer, she and her almost ex-husband find photos of another kind and the financial opportunity of a lifetime
15 editions published between 1987 and 2015 in 4 languages and held by 167 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When an Austin, Texas woman tries to get back pictures from a sleazy photographer, she and her almost ex-husband find photos of another kind and the financial opportunity of a lifetime
Don't ever wish for a 7-foot bear by
Robert Benton(
Book
)
2 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A little boy regrets wishing for a seven-foot bear
2 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A little boy regrets wishing for a seven-foot bear
Superman 5 film collection(
Visual
)
2 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 137 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A child from a dying planet is sent to Earth, where he is brought up by human parents and poses as a newspaper reporter, becoming Superman when necessary to use his special powers to save others
2 editions published in 2013 in English and held by 137 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A child from a dying planet is sent to Earth, where he is brought up by human parents and poses as a newspaper reporter, becoming Superman when necessary to use his special powers to save others
Superman by
Richard Donner(
Visual
)
14 editions published between 1986 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 128 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A child from a dying planet is sent to Earth, where he is brought up by human parents and poses as a newspaper reporter, becoming Superman when necessary to use his special powers to save others
14 editions published between 1986 and 2016 in 4 languages and held by 128 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A child from a dying planet is sent to Earth, where he is brought up by human parents and poses as a newspaper reporter, becoming Superman when necessary to use his special powers to save others
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- Newman, David 1937-2003 Other Writer of accompanying material Librettist Scenarist Conceptor Bibliographic antecedent Author of screenplay Author
- Warner Home Video (Firm)
- Barrow, Clyde 1909-1934
- Beatty, Warren 1937- Costume designer Producer Performer Actor
- Almendros, Nestor Cinematographer Illustrator Photographer
- Penn, Arthur 1922-2010 Other Restager Director Film editor Author
- Parker, Bonnie 1910-1934
- Hoffman, Dustin 1937- Other Interviewee Performer Actor
- Pollard, Michael J. Costume designer Performer Actor
- Streep, Meryl Other Interviewee Performer Actor
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African American men Bank robberies Barrow, Clyde, Brigands and robbers California--Los Angeles--Hollywood City and town life Coffee shops College teachers Corman, Avery Criminals Custody of children Deception Depressions Divorced parents Embezzlement Families Fathers and sons Film adaptations Gangs Gangsters Good and evil Heroes Ice storms Jealousy Kansas--Wichita Lawyers Legal drama Man-woman relationships Married people Massachusetts Murder--Investigation Musicals Musicologists New York (State) New York (State)--New York Oregon Parker, Bonnie, Passing (Identity) Phillips, Scott, Political correctness Prejudices Private investigators Roth, Philip Russo, Richard, Scandals Schultz, Dutch, Superman--(Fictitious character) Texas--Waxahachie United States Widowers
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Alternative Names
Robert Benton americký filmový scenárista, režisér a producent
Robert Benton Amerikaans filmregisseur
Robert Benton amerykański scenarzysta, reżyser filmowy
Robert Benton cinéaste américain
Robert Benton director de cine estadounidense
Robert Benton regista e sceneggiatore statunitense
Robert Benton US-amerikanischer Regisseur, Drehbuchautor und Filmproduzent
Ρόμπερτ Μπέντον
Роберт Бентон
Робърт Бентън
רוברט בנטון
رابرت بنتون فیلمنامهنویس و کارگردان آمریکایی
روبرت بنتون
რობერტ ბენტონი
로버트 벤턴 미국의 영화 감독, 각본가
벤튼, 로버트 1932-
ロバート・ベントン
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Languages
English
(413)
Spanish (27)
French (19)
Multiple languages (8)
Italian (5)
German (4)
Turkish (1)
Greek, Modern (1)
Dutch (1)
Spanish (27)
French (19)
Multiple languages (8)
Italian (5)
German (4)
Turkish (1)
Greek, Modern (1)
Dutch (1)