Barry Gifford
Writing
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Barry Gifford (born October 18, 1946) is an American author, poet, and screenwriter known for his distinctive mix of American landscapes and film noir- and Beat Generation-influenced literary madness. He is best known for his series of novels about Sailor and Lula, two sex-driven, star-crossed protagonists on the road. The first of the series, Wild at Heart, was adapted by director David Lynch for the 1990 film of the same title. Gifford went on to write the screenplay for Lost Highway with Lynch. Perdita Durango was adapted into film by Alex de la Igle…
Latest News
Known For
Wild at Heart
1990 · Movie
Lost Highway
1997 · Movie
Hotel Room
1993 · TV
You Can't Win
2026 · Movie
Dance with the Devil
1997 · Movie
City of Ghosts
2002 · Movie
Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch
1997 · Movie
Roy's World: Barry Gifford's Chicago
2020 · Movie
Tropico
— · Movie
Nelson Algren Live
2016 · Movie
The Long Haul of A.I. Bezzerides
2005 · Movie
My Last Martini
2025 · Movie