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63% Critic Match
Great Balls of Fire!
“The true story of a legend.”
6.3 / 10• 1989• 1h 48m•PG-13• English
DramaHistoryMusic
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Dennis Quaid
Jerry Lee Lewis
Lead
Winona Ryder
Myra Gale Brown
John Doe
J.W. Brown
Stephen Tobolowsky
Jud Phillips
Alec Baldwin
Jimmy Swaggart
Lisa Blount
Lois Brown
Trey Wilson
Sam Phillips
Steve Allen
Steve Allen
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jim McBride's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Great Balls of Fire! is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
