Quotes by Randal Kleiser

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John Randal Kleiser is an American film director and producer, perhaps best known for directing the 1978 musical film Grease.
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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 style; a kind of surreal high school.

Randal Kleiser

I loved the idea of Travolta sitting on the kid's swing, pining away for his girlfriend.

Randal Kleiser

In order to do a musical now, a style must be developed that works for today's audience.

Randal Kleiser

It was very unusual, because normally the producer requests the test to determine whether they want to hire someone or not. Olivia was concerned about playing a seventeen year old.

Randal Kleiser

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 off at all.

Randal Kleiser

We wanted a supporting cast that would appeal to Baby Boomers who grew up in the fifties.

Randal Kleiser

Well, once I did 'Grease,' everyone was offering me studio pictures in a similar vein - you know, popcorn movie.

Randal Kleiser

Author Bio

  • NameRandal Kleiser
  • DescriptionFilm director, screenwriter
  • BornJuly 20, 1946
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionFilm Director; Screenwriter