John Randal Kleiser (born July 20, 1946) is an American film director and producer, perhaps best known for directing the 1978 musical film Grease. Read full biography of Randal Kleiser →
We wanted a supporting cast that would appeal to Baby Boomers who grew up in the fifties.
I told her it was a bigger than life musical, that all the actors were going to be about the same age, late twenties into thirties. It would be a... →
Olivia Newton-John was our first choice to play Sandy, but she was nervous about acting, whether she would feel comfortable with us and could pull it... →
I loved the idea of Travolta sitting on the kid's swing, pining away for his girlfriend.
In order to do a musical now, a style must be developed that works for today's audience.
Well, once I did 'Grease,' everyone was offering me studio pictures in a similar vein - you know, popcorn movie.
It was very unusual, because normally the producer requests the test to determine whether they want to hire someone or not. Olivia was concerned... →
John Randal Kleiser (born July 20, 1946) is an American film director and producer, perhaps best known for directing the 1978 musical film Grease.