Great Balls of Fire!(1989)
“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.
Director
Jim McBride
Studio
Orion Pictures
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$14M
Cast
Dennis Quaid
as Jerry Lee Lewis
Winona Ryder
as Myra Gale Brown
John Doe
as J.W. Brown
Stephen Tobolowsky
as Jud Phillips
Alec Baldwin
as Jimmy Swaggart
Lisa Blount
as Lois Brown
Trey Wilson
as Sam Phillips
Steve Allen
as Steve Allen
Michael St. Gerard
as Elvis
Mojo Nixon
as James Van Eaton
Kelli Clevenger
as Dancer (uncredited)
Joshua Sheffield
as Rusty Brown
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1989
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$17M
Box Office
$14M
Production Companies
Orion Pictures
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Where can I watch Great Balls of Fire!?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Great Balls of Fire! (1989).
What is Great Balls of Fire! about?▼
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.
Who directed Great Balls of Fire!?▼
Great Balls of Fire! was directed by Jim McBride and released in 1989. It is a drama, history, music film.
How long is Great Balls of Fire!?▼
Great Balls of Fire! has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in Great Balls of Fire!?▼
The cast of Great Balls of Fire! includes Dennis Quaid as Jerry Lee Lewis, Winona Ryder as Myra Gale Brown, John Doe as J.W. Brown, Stephen Tobolowsky as Jud Phillips, Alec Baldwin as Jimmy Swaggart and more.
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