Great Balls of Fire!

Great Balls of Fire!

6.3IMDb Score
Released:1989-06-30
Duration:108 min
Director:Jim McBride
Actors:Dennis Quaid, Winona Ryder, John Doe, Stephen Tobolowsky, Alec Baldwin
Production:Orion Pictures

Overview:

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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