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The Storyteller Who Let the Camera Speak: Remembering Robert Benton’s Magical Touch

Updated: May 14, 2025 22:20

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Robert Benton, the revered director and screenwriter whose films redefined American cinema, is dead at 92 at his Manhattan residence. Benton's death, confirmed by his son and longtime manager, is the conclusion of a storied career spanning four decades that left an irreversible stamp on Hollywood.
 
Key Highlights:
  • Benton initially made a splash collaborating on the trailblazing "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967), which pioneered New Hollywood with its bold style and unapologetic storytelling. It earned him an Academy Award nomination and raised the bar for cinematic realism and narrative risk-taking.
  • His masterpiece was "Kramer vs. Kramer" (1979), a very human drama about divorce and fatherhood, with Dustin Hoffman and Meryl Streep. It was the year's biggest hit, winning five Academy Awards-including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay for Benton-and establishing his reputation as a masterful storyteller.
  • Benton's craftsmanship was followed by "Places in the Heart" (1984), an autobiographical story based on his Texas origins, which earned him a third Oscar for Best Original Screenplay and an Academy Award for Best Actress for Sally Field.
  • During his career, Benton was renowned for his subtle direction, coaxing Oscar-winning performances from actors such as Hoffman, Streep, and Field. He also wrote "Superman" (1978) in collaboration with others and directed other classics like "Nobody's Fool" and "The Late Show."
Benton's legacy is one of risk-taking originality, emotional richness, and an immense impact on generations of film artists. He is survived by his son, John. His wife of 60 years, Sallie, died in 2023.
 
Sources: The New York Times, Variety, India Today

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