Turbulence
1997 · 5.4/10
Snoozefest
Robert Butler
Director · born 16 November 1927 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Robert Butler (November 17, 1927 - November 3, 2023), the revered director known for steering the debut episodes of iconic series like Batman, Star Trek, Hill Street Blues, and Moonlighting, passed away on November 3 in Los Angeles at the age of 95.
Butler also played a role in co-creating Remington Steele, featuring Pierce Brosnan, and directed its inaugural episode. His legacy extends to directing the premiere of Hogan’s Heroes in 1965, setting the stage and directing pivotal episodes for Glenn Gordon Caron’s Moonlighting, Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, Sisters, and The Division.
Where to start: Turbulence (1997).
As director 27
White Mile
1994 · 5.9/10
New
Out of Time
1988 · 6.3/10
New
Long Time Gone
1986 · 7.5/10
New
Concrete Beat
1984 · 6.0/10
New
Up the Creek
1984 · 5.7/10
Snoozefest
Underground Aces
1981 · 4.7/10
New
Night of the Juggler
1980 · 6.8/10
New
Hot Lead & Cold Feet
1978 · 5.9/10
New
Lacy and the Mississippi Queen
1978 · 3.5/10
New
A Question of Guilt
1978 · 7.0/10
New
Mayday at 40,000 Feet
1977 · 6.4/10
New
In the Glitter Palace
1977 · 4.0/10
New
James Dean
1976 · 4.7/10
New
Dark Victory
1976
New
Strange New World
1975 · 4.2/10
New
Black Bart
1975 · 3.8/10
New
The Ultimate Thrill
1974 · 5.3/10
New
The Blue Knight
1973 · 5.5/10
New
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
1972 · 6.3/10
Popcorn Flick
Death Takes a Holiday
1971 · 4.9/10
New
Scandalous John
1971 · 6.4/10
New
The Barefoot Executive
1971 · 5.6/10
Snoozefest
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
1969 · 6.0/10
Popcorn Flick
Guns in the Heather
1969 · 5.4/10
New
Kilroy
1965
New
Star Trek: The Cage
1965 · 6.4/10
NewTV shows 23
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
TV · 1993 · 6.9/10
Popcorn Flick
Midnight Caller
TV · 1988 · 7.6/10
New
Moonlighting
TV · 1985 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
Remington Steele
TV · 1982 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
Hill Street Blues
TV · 1981 · 7.6/10
Worth the Hype
Kung Fu
TV · 1972 · 7.7/10
Worth the Hype
The Waltons
TV · 1972 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
Columbo
TV · 1971 · 8.1/10
Absolute Cinema
Hawaii Five-O
TV · 1969 · 7.2/10
Worth the Hype
Ironside
TV · 1967 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
The Invaders
TV · 1967 · 6.8/10
Popcorn Flick
Mission: Impossible
TV · 1966 · 7.6/10
Worth the Hype
Star Trek
TV · 1966 · 8.0/10
Absolute Cinema
Batman
TV · 1966 · 7.3/10
Worth the Hype
Hogan's Heroes
TV · 1965 · 7.5/10
Worth the Hype
I Spy
TV · 1965 · 6.5/10
New
The Fugitive
TV · 1963 · 7.3/10
Worth the Hype
The Virginian
TV · 1962 · 6.5/10
New
The Dick Van Dyke Show
TV · 1961 · 7.6/10
Worth the Hype
The Twilight Zone
TV · 1959 · 8.5/10
Absolute Cinema
The Rifleman
TV · 1958 · 7.1/10
Worth the Hype
Have Gun, Will Travel
TV · 1957 · 7.3/10
Worth the Hype
Gunsmoke
TV · 1955 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickFrequently asked questions
What is the best Robert Butler movie?
By viewer score, Turbulence (1997) at 5.4/10.
What are Robert Butler’s most popular movies?
Turbulence, The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes, Up the Creek.
How many movies has Robert Butler made?
27 films on TMDB, 27 as director.