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Great Balls of Fire!
The true story of a legend.
6.3(357)19891h 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
- Jim McBride
- Created by
- Mark Victor,Michael Grais
- Writers
- Jim McBride,Jack Baran
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Cast
Dennis Quaid
Jerry Lee Lewis
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
Michael St. Gerard
Elvis
Mojo Nixon
James Van Eaton
Kelli Clevenger
Dancer (uncredited)
Joshua Sheffield
Rusty Brown
Robert Lesser
Alan Freed
Lisa Jane Persky
Babe
Paula Person
Sam's Secretary
Valerie Wellington
Big Maybelle
Carol Russell
Mamie Lewis
Crystal Robbins
Frankie Jean
Tav Falco
New Bass Player
Ryan Rushton
Young Jimmy
Bert Dedman
Young Jerry
David A. Penhale
Reporter #1
Carl Bogan
Reporter #2
Richard Crowe
Reporter #3
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Crew
Directing
- Jim McBrideDirector
- Sally JonesScript Supervisor
- Benita BrazierScript Supervisor
- Adam SomnerThird Assistant Director
Writing
- Jim McBrideScreenplay
- Jack BaranScreenplay
- Murray Silver Jr.Novel
- Myra Lewis WilliamsNovel
Production
- Mark VictorExecutive Producer
- Michael GraisExecutive Producer
- Adam FieldsProducer
- Jack BaranAssociate Producer
- Art LevinsonCo-Executive Producer
- Karen PenhaleAssociate Producer
- Judith HolstraCasting
- Jeffrey PossonCasting Assistant
- Howard GibbinsLocation Manager
- Kathy SykesProduction Manager
- Ross T. FangerLocation Manager
- Jilly GutteridgeLocation Manager
Camera
- Affonso BeatoDirector of Photography
Editing
- Lisa DayEditor
- Pembroke J. HerringEditor
- Bert LovittEditor
Sound
- Joe MulherinMusic Supervisor
Art
- Lisa FischerSet Decoration
- Jon SpirsonArt Direction
- David NicholsProduction Design
- Kathleen M. McKerninSet Designer
- Neal ThompsonTitle Designer
- Lauren E. PolizziSet Designer
Costume & Make-Up
- Tracy TynanCostume Design
Crew
- Janet BradyStunts
- Dick ZikerStunts
- Karen PenhalePost Production Supervisor
- Steve M. DavisonStunt Coordinator
- Tim A. DavisonStunts
- Buddy Joe HookerStunts