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Great Balls of Fire!
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Great Balls of Fire!

1989-06-30 · 108 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · History · Music

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.

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Directors
Jim McBride
Production companies
Orion Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 17,000,000
Revenue
USD 13,741,060

Top Cast

Dennis QuaidDennis QuaidJerry Lee Lewis
Winona RyderWinona RyderMyra Gale Brown
John DoeJohn DoeJ.W. Brown
Stephen TobolowskyStephen TobolowskyJud Phillips
Alec BaldwinAlec BaldwinJimmy Swaggart
Lisa BlountLisa BlountLois Brown
Trey WilsonTrey WilsonSam Phillips
Steve AllenSteve AllenSteve Allen
Michael St. GerardMichael St. GerardElvis
Mojo NixonMojo NixonJames Van Eaton
Kelli ClevengerDancer (uncredited)
Joshua SheffieldRusty Brown
Robert LesserRobert LesserAlan Freed
Lisa Jane PerskyLisa Jane PerskyBabe
Paula PersonSam's Secretary
Valerie WellingtonBig Maybelle
Carol RussellMamie Lewis
Crystal RobbinsFrankie Jean
Tav FalcoNew Bass Player
Ryan RushtonYoung Jimmy

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