Jim Kouf | |
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Born | Hollywood, California, United States | July 24, 1951
Other names | Bob Hunt James Kouf Jr. M. James Kouf Jr. |
Occupation(s) | Screenwriter, producer, film director |
Jim Kouf (born July 24, 1951) is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. [1] [2] [3] [4] He received the 1988 Edgar Award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay for his work on Stakeout (1987). [5]
Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer | Notes |
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1981 | The Boogens | No | Yes | No | Credited as "Bob Hunt" |
1982 | Wacko | No | Yes | No | |
Pink Motel | No | Yes | No | ||
1983 | Utilities | No | Yes | No | |
Class | No | Yes | No | ||
1984 | Up the Creek | No | Yes | No | |
American Dreamer | No | Yes | No | ||
1985 | Secret Admirer | No | Yes | No | |
1986 | Shaker Run | No | Yes | No | |
Miracles | Yes | Yes | No | ||
1987 | Stakeout | No | Yes | Yes | |
The Hidden | No | Yes | No | Credited as "Bob Hunt" | |
1989 | Disorganized Crime | Yes | Yes | No | [6] |
1993 | Another Stakeout | No | Yes | No | |
1995 | Operation Dumbo Drop | No | Yes | No | |
1997 | Gang Related | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
1998 | Rush Hour | No | Yes | No | |
2002 | Snow Dogs | No | Yes | No | |
2004 | Taxi | No | Yes | No | |
National Treasure | No | Yes | No | ||
2009 | A Fork in the Road | Yes | Yes | No | |
2012 | Money for Nothing | No | Yes | No | |
2016 | Money Monster | No | Yes | No | |
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