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Feature film — 1989

Great Balls of Fire! (1989)

6.31h 48mDrama — 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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A high-signal pick with 357 votes.

Orion Pictures

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Director: Jim McBride

On screen

Cast & crew

Dennis Quaid as Jerry Lee Lewis

Dennis Quaid

Jerry Lee Lewis

Winona Ryder as Myra Gale Brown

Winona Ryder

Myra Gale Brown

John Doe as J.W. Brown

John Doe

J.W. Brown

Stephen Tobolowsky as Jud Phillips

Stephen Tobolowsky

Jud Phillips

Alec Baldwin as Jimmy Swaggart

Alec Baldwin

Jimmy Swaggart

Lisa Blount as Lois Brown

Lisa Blount

Lois Brown

Trey Wilson as Sam Phillips

Trey Wilson

Sam Phillips

Steve Allen as Steve Allen

Steve Allen

Steve Allen

Michael St. Gerard as Elvis

Michael St. Gerard

Elvis

Mojo Nixon as James Van Eaton

Mojo Nixon

James Van Eaton

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Kelli Clevenger

Dancer (uncredited)

J

Joshua Sheffield

Rusty Brown

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