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The true story of a legend. - Great Balls of Fire!
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Title: Great Balls of Fire!

Release Date: 30 Jun 1989

Runtime: 1h 48m

Genre: Drama, History, Music

Director: Orion Pictures

Production Companies: Orion Pictures

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.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.284 (315 votes)

Cast

  • Jerry Lee Lewis: Dennis Quaid
  • Myra Gale Brown: Winona Ryder
  • J.W. Brown: John Doe
  • Jud Phillips: Stephen Tobolowsky
  • Jimmy Swaggart: Alec Baldwin
  • Lois Brown: Lisa Blount
  • Sam Phillips: Trey Wilson
  • himself: Steve Allen
  • Elvis: Michael St. Gerard
  • James Van Eaton: Mojo Nixon
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