Watch Great Balls of Fire! (1989) Official Trailer
The true story of a legend.
6.3 / 10 IMDb June 30, 1989 1h 48m
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
Runtime
1h 48m
Release Date
June 30, 1989
Genre
Drama, History, Music
Status
Released
Budget
$17,000,000
Revenue
$13,741,060
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Writers
Producers
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
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Kelli Clevenger
as Dancer (uncredited)
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Joshua Sheffield
as Rusty Brown
Robert Lesser
as Alan Freed
Lisa Jane Persky
as Babe
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Paula Person
as Sam's Secretary
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Valerie Wellington
as Big Maybelle
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Carol Russell
as Mamie Lewis
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Crystal Robbins
as Frankie Jean
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Tav Falco
as New Bass Player
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Ryan Rushton
as Young Jimmy
Production Companies
Orion PicturesGreat Balls of Fire! Official Trailer 1989
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