Warren Beatty he named it for Kathlyn (whose nickname was "Tat") and Ira. At age 29, Beatty produced and acted in "Bonnie and Clyde", which would be released in 1967. He assembled a team that included the writers Robert Benton and David Newman, and the director, Arthur Penn. Beatty selected most of the cast, including Faye Dunaway, Gene Hackman, Estelle Parsons, Gene Wilder and Michael J. Pollard. Beatty also oversaw the script and spearheaded the delivery of the film. Gene Hackman was chosen because Beatty had acted with him in "Lilith" in 1964 and felt he was a "great" actor. Upon completion
1981 National Society of Film Critics Awards Lei do Mais Fraco")<br> 2. Faye Dunaway – "Mommie Dearest"<br> 3. Diane Keaton – "Reds" 1. Robert Preston – "S.O.B."<br> 2. Jerry Orbach – "Prince of the City"<br> 3. Jack Nicholson – "Reds" 1. Maureen Stapleton – "Reds"<br> 2. Mona Washbourne – "Stevie"<br> 3. Lisa Eichhorn – "Cutter's Way" 1. John Guare – "Atlantic City"<br> 2. Warren Beatty and Trevor Griffiths – "Reds"<br> 3. Dennis Potter – "Pennies from Heaven"<br> 3. Jay Presson Allen and Sidney Lumet – "Prince of the City" 1. Gordon Willis – "Pennies from Heaven"<br> 2. Vilmos Zsigmond – "Blow Out"<br> 3. Vittorio Storaro – "Reds"