Great Balls of Fire!

Great Balls of Fire! (1989)

26/01/1990 (GB)
Drama, History, Music
1h 48m

The true story of a legend.

Overview

The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unconventional lifestyle often brought him into conflict with others in the industry, and even earned him the scorn and condemnation of the public.

  • Jim McBrideDirector, Screenplay
  • Jack BaranScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $17,000,000

  • Revenue

    $13,741,060

Keywords

  • rock 'n' roll
  • musician
  • train
  • older man younger woman relationship
  • religious fundamentalism
  • child marriage
  • underage bride
  • bible belt
  • self righteousness
  • cousin cousin relationship

Top Billed Cast

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Jerry Lee Lewis

Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder

Myra Gale Brown

John Doe

John Doe

J.W. Brown

Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Tobolowsky

Jud Phillips

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Jimmy Swaggart

Lisa Blount

Lisa Blount

Lois Brown

Trey Wilson

Trey Wilson

Sam Phillips

Steve Allen

Steve Allen

himself

Michael St. Gerard

Michael St. Gerard

Elvis

Mojo Nixon

Mojo Nixon

James Van Eaton

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