The surprisingly witty script was worked on by a squadron of writers, including Robert Towne.

NEWYORKER: Armageddon

The screenwriter, Robert Towne, seems to be trying to underplay the rah-rah elements of the material to give competition some point other than pure ego gratification.

NEWYORKER: Days of Thunder

The screenwriter is Robert Towne, who wrote half of the movies that made Jack Nicholson a star, and the leading lady is Thandie Newton, whose face could make a thousand ships do pretty much anything she wants.

NEWYORKER: Mission Impossible 2 (M: I-2)