Direction: Robert Towne

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Robert Towne. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


Without Limits

1998 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Robert Towne

Cast Billy Crudup · Donald Sutherland · Monica Potter · Jeremy Sisto

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

6.5

342 votes

6.5

342 votes

Personal Best

1982 · Movie · 124 min. · United States

Direction Robert Towne

Cast Mariel Hemingway · Scott Glenn · Patrice Donnelly · Kenny Moore

Synopsis Two highly competitive female athletes discover erotic feelings for each other as they train for the 1980 Olympics.

5.6

162 votes

5.6

162 votes

Tequila Sunrise

1988 · Movie · 116 min. · United States

Direction Robert Towne

Cast Mel Gibson · Michelle Pfeiffer · Kurt Russell · Raul Julia

Synopsis 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,...

5.3

5K votes

5.3

5K votes

Ask the Dust

2006 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Robert Towne

Cast Colin Farrell · Salma Hayek · Donald Sutherland · Eileen Atkins

Synopsis Set in 1930s Los Angeles, the story follows Arturo Bandini (Colin Farrell), an Italian-American aspiring writer, and Camilla (Salma Hayek), a Mexican woman who hopes to marry an American.

4.5

1K votes

4.5

1K votes