Great Balls of Fire!
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1989-06-30
Runtime: 108 mins
Director: Jim McBride
Spoken language: English
Genres: Drama, History, Music
Original title: Great Balls of Fire!
Production Companies: Orion Pictures
Production Countries: United States of America
Cast
Dennis Quaid
Winona Ryder
John Doe
Stephen Tobolowsky
Alec Baldwin
Lisa Blount
Trey Wilson
Steve Allen
Michael St. Gerard
Mojo Nixon
Kelli Clevenger
Joshua Sheffield
Robert Lesser
Lisa Jane Persky
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