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Oscar-Winning Director Robert Benton Dies at 92

5/14/2025

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Robert Benton, the celebrated Oscar-winning director behind classics like "Kramer vs. Kramer" and "Bonnie and Clyde," has passed away at 92 in Manhattan. His remarkable career, marked by poignant films such as "Places in the Heart," began as an art director at Esquire, where he forged a powerful partnership with David Newman, crafting scripts that left a lasting impact on cinema.

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Robert Benton, the celebrated Oscar-winning director behind classics like "Kramer vs. Kramer" and "Bonnie and Clyde," has passed away at 92 in Manhattan. His remarkable career, marked by poignant films such as "Places in the Heart," began as an art director at Esquire, where he forged a powerful partnership with David Newman, crafting scripts that left a lasting impact on cinema.