Robert E. Thompson (screenwriter)

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Robert E. Thompson
Born(1924-11-03)November 3, 1924
DiedFebruary 11, 2004(2004-02-11) (aged 79)
OccupationScreenwriter

Robert E. Thompson (November 3, 1924 – February 11, 2004) was an American screenwriter.[1]

Thompson was known for such films as The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald, A Case of Rape and They Shoot Horses, Don't They?[1]

He was nominated for an Academy Award for They Shoot Horses, Don't They?[2]

Filmography[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
1961 West Side Story luis
1990 Astonished Doc Wop Group #1 (final film role)

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Robert E. Thompson". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-04-07. Retrieved 2017-03-04.
  2. ^ "The 42nd Academy Awards | 1970". Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 2017-07-09.

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