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John Kaye

Born August 31, 1941 · USA (age 84)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Kaye (born August 31, 1941) is an American screenwriter, novelist and playwright. His feature credits as a screenwriter include American Hot Wax, Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins and Where the Buffalo Roam. He also directed the feature film Forever Lulu, starring Melanie Griffith and Patrick Swayze. A graduate of U.C. Berkeley, Kaye was producer and wri…

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Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam · 1980

Where the Buffalo Roam

Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.

Forever Lulu

Forever Lulu · 2000

MovieDramaComedy

A schizophrenic romantic tracks down her college sweetheart to help her find their son she gave up for adoption sixteen years ago to the dismay of his new wife.

My Omaha

My Omaha · 2025

MovieDocumentary

After graduating from journalism school, Nick Beaulieu returns to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska to document its surging racial justice movement while seeking to reconnect with his staunchly pro-Trump father Randy - a task made more urgent when Randy is unexpectedly diagnosed with stage-4 cancer.

Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins

Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins · 1975

Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins

Hapless driving instructor and former Gunnery Sergeant Rafferty, living in squalor near Hollywood, California, doesn't put up too much of a fight when two ladies hitch a ride and attempt to kidnap him in their attempt to get to New Orleans; while initially put off, Rafferty finds he's charmed by the kooky pair of misfits and the three of them drive to Las Vegas, Nevada and later Tucson, Arizona, where their bond eventually unravels.

American Hot Wax

American Hot Wax · 1978

American Hot Wax

MovieDramaHistory

This is the story loosely based on Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed, who introduced rock'n'roll to teenage American radio audiences in the 1950s. Freed was a source of great controversy: criticized by conservatives for corrupting youth with the "devil's music"; hated by racists for promoting African American music for white consumption; persecuted by law enforcement officials and finally brought down by the "payola" scandals.

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Where the Buffalo Roam

Where the Buffalo Roam · 1980

Where the Buffalo Roam

Semi-biographical film based on the experiences of gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.

Screenplay

Forever Lulu

Forever Lulu · 2000

MovieDramaComedy

A schizophrenic romantic tracks down her college sweetheart to help her find their son she gave up for adoption sixteen years ago to the dismay of his new wife.

Director

My Omaha

My Omaha · 2025

MovieDocumentary

After graduating from journalism school, Nick Beaulieu returns to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska to document its surging racial justice movement while seeking to reconnect with his staunchly pro-Trump father Randy - a task made more urgent when Randy is unexpectedly diagnosed with stage-4 cancer.

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Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins

Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins · 1975

Rafferty and the Gold Dust Twins

Hapless driving instructor and former Gunnery Sergeant Rafferty, living in squalor near Hollywood, California, doesn't put up too much of a fight when two ladies hitch a ride and attempt to kidnap him in their attempt to get to New Orleans; while initially put off, Rafferty finds he's charmed by the kooky pair of misfits and the three of them drive to Las Vegas, Nevada and later Tucson, Arizona, where their bond eventually unravels.

Writer

American Hot Wax

American Hot Wax · 1978

American Hot Wax

MovieDramaHistory

This is the story loosely based on Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed, who introduced rock'n'roll to teenage American radio audiences in the 1950s. Freed was a source of great controversy: criticized by conservatives for corrupting youth with the "devil's music"; hated by racists for promoting African American music for white consumption; persecuted by law enforcement officials and finally brought down by the "payola" scandals.

Screenplay