Great Balls of Fire!

1989

PG-13

1h 48m

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6.3/10
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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.

Directors

Writers

Jim McBride(screenplay by)
Jack Baran(screenplay by)
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Dennis Quaid
Jerry Lee Lewis
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Winona Ryder
Myra Gale Brown
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John Doe
J.W. Brown
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Stephen Tobolowsky
Jud Phillips
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Alec Baldwin
Jimmy Swaggart
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Lisa Blount
Lois Brown
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Trey Wilson
Sam Phillips
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Steve Allen
Steve Allen
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Mojo Nixon
James Van Eaton
Kelli Clevenger
Dancer (uncredited)
Joshua Sheffield
Rusty Brown
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Robert Lesser
Alan Freed
Paula Person
Sam's Secretary
Valerie Wellington
Big Maybelle
Carol Russell
Mamie Lewis
Crystal Robbins
Frankie Jean

Directors

Writers

Jim McBride(screenplay by)
Jack Baran(screenplay by)

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Details

Release date

June 30, 1989 (United States)

Country of origin

United States of America

Language

English

Production company

Orion Pictures

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Box office

Budget

$17,000,000

Gross worldwide

$13,741,060

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