3 Movies Directed by Robert Towne

Tequila Sunrise

Tequila Sunrise

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1988-12-02

Languages:

English, Spanish

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

115 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

(21757 Reviews)

Director:

Robert Towne

Fullplot:

Mac Mckussic is an unlikely drug dealer who wants to go straight. His old and best friend Nick Frescia is now a cop who is assigned to investigate and bring him to justice. Mac is very attracted to Jo Ann, the owner of a stylish restaurant. Nick gets close to Jo Ann attempting to know more about Mac's drug dealing plans and his connections with the Mexican dealer Carlos, who the police believe is coming to town to meet with him. Nick also falls for Jo Ann's charms and his friendship with Mac is in danger.

Without Limits

Without Limits

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1998-09-11

Languages:

English, Finnish, German

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

117 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (5665 Reviews)

Director:

Robert Towne

Fullplot:

The film follows the life of famous 1970s runner Steve Prefontaine from his youth days in Oregon to the University of Oregon where he worked with the legendary coach Bill Bowerman, later to Olympics in Munich and his early death at 24 in a car crash.

Ask the Dust

Ask the Dust

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2006-04-13

Languages:

English, Spanish

Countries:

USA, Germany

Runtime:

117 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

5.8 (7690 Reviews)

Director:

Robert Towne

Genres:

DramaRomance

Cast:

Writer:

Robert Towne (screenplay)

John Fante (novel)

Fullplot:

L.A. in the early 1930's: racism, poverty, and disease color the Bunker Hill neighborhood where Arturo Bandini, a lover of men and beasts alike, has arrived from Colorado to write the great Los Angeles novel. After six months and down to his last nickel, he orders a cup of coffee, served by Camilla Lopez, beautiful, self-possessed, and Mexican. Arturo gets advice, encouragement, and an occasional check from H.L. Mencken, so he keeps writing and he keeps seeing Camilla. But, he's mean to her for no apparent reason, so the relationship sputters. A housekeeper from back East suggests a way out of his jealously and fears. "Camilla Bandini": is it in the cards?

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