Randall Jahnson

Writing

Randall Jahnson

Born

1959-01-01 (67)

Known for

Writing

Credits

7 titles

J. Randal Johnson is an American filmmaker. His works include Dudes (1987), The Doors (1991), The Mask of Zorro (1998), Sunset Strip (2000), and several episodes of the HBO TV series Tales from the Crypt. He also wrote Gun, a Western-themed video game that was voted Best Story at the 2005 IGN Video Game Awards, and directed music videos for punk rock groups like Henry Rollins, Black Flag, and the Minutemen.

Known for

The Doors poster
7.1

The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.

The Doors

1991

Dudes poster
5.7

Two punks from the big city, traveling across the country in a Volkswagen bug, embrace the western ethos when they must take revenge against a group of rednecks for killing their friend in this lighthearted road movie. Along the way, they enlist the help of a young woman who runs a wrecking service.

Dudes

1987

Sunset Strip poster
4.8

A day in Hollywood, 1972, with young people looking for the 24 hours that will change their lives. Zach will open that night for a British rocker at Whisky a Go-Go; he lives in a canyon and plays impromptu duets with a mysterious guitarist he doesn't see. Tammy is a costume designer, open to quick sex with the various rockers she works with and loved from afar by Michael, a photographer recovering from a case of the clap. His good friend is Felix, a morose, alcoholic songwriter. On hand for comic relief is Marty Shapiro, a fast-talking record producer. Getting ready for the gig at the club, Zach's performance, and the early-morning aftermath comprise the film.

Sunset Strip

2000

Two-Fisted Tales poster
5.1

The foul-mouthed, wheelchair-bound Mr. Rush introduces three adventure tales inspired by the EC Comics of the 1950s: "Showdown," "King of the Road," and "Yellow." This star-studded telefilm was an attempt to launch a second anthology series in the mold of "Tales from the Crypt." When the film failed to generate sufficient interest, the three tales were re-edited and shown as "Crypt" episodes.

Two-Fisted Tales

1992

Dryads - Girls Don't Cry poster
3.0

When the mysterious band The Dryads moves into the crumbling old house next door, Hilde suddenly finds excitement in her dull suburban life. She falls under the spell of the band's charismatic singer, only to learn that being cool has a price.

Dryads - Girls Don't Cry

2015

Stan Ridgway's Holiday In Dirt poster
7.0

14 short films by 14 different filmmakers, from the music of Stan Ridgway.

Stan Ridgway's Holiday In Dirt

2005

Behind the camera

The Doors poster
7.1

The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band and its lead singer and composer, Jim Morrison.

The Doors

1991

Dudes poster
5.7

Two punks from the big city, traveling across the country in a Volkswagen bug, embrace the western ethos when they must take revenge against a group of rednecks for killing their friend in this lighthearted road movie. Along the way, they enlist the help of a young woman who runs a wrecking service.

Dudes

1987

Sunset Strip poster
4.8

A day in Hollywood, 1972, with young people looking for the 24 hours that will change their lives. Zach will open that night for a British rocker at Whisky a Go-Go; he lives in a canyon and plays impromptu duets with a mysterious guitarist he doesn't see. Tammy is a costume designer, open to quick sex with the various rockers she works with and loved from afar by Michael, a photographer recovering from a case of the clap. His good friend is Felix, a morose, alcoholic songwriter. On hand for comic relief is Marty Shapiro, a fast-talking record producer. Getting ready for the gig at the club, Zach's performance, and the early-morning aftermath comprise the film.

Sunset Strip

2000

Two-Fisted Tales poster
5.1

The foul-mouthed, wheelchair-bound Mr. Rush introduces three adventure tales inspired by the EC Comics of the 1950s: "Showdown," "King of the Road," and "Yellow." This star-studded telefilm was an attempt to launch a second anthology series in the mold of "Tales from the Crypt." When the film failed to generate sufficient interest, the three tales were re-edited and shown as "Crypt" episodes.

Two-Fisted Tales

1992

Dryads - Girls Don't Cry poster
3.0

When the mysterious band The Dryads moves into the crumbling old house next door, Hilde suddenly finds excitement in her dull suburban life. She falls under the spell of the band's charismatic singer, only to learn that being cool has a price.

Dryads - Girls Don't Cry

2015

Stan Ridgway's Holiday In Dirt poster
7.0

14 short films by 14 different filmmakers, from the music of Stan Ridgway.

Stan Ridgway's Holiday In Dirt

2005

A Nashville Legacy poster
7.2

When Naima meets Damian after she moves to Nashville to uncover secrets about an undiscovered music group, they begin sharing their love for music and their desire to leave their respective marks on the world.

A Nashville Legacy

2023