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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.
Great Balls of Fire! (1989) is a drama, history, and music film directed by Jim McBride. It stars Dennis Quaid, Winona Ryder, and John Doe. The film runs for 1 hour 48 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 350 votes.

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

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Great Balls of Fire! stars Dennis Quaid, Winona Ryder, John Doe, and Stephen Tobolowsky, and was directed by Jim McBride.
Great Balls of Fire! has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes.
Great Balls of Fire! was released in 1989.
Great Balls of Fire! is a drama, history, and music film.
Great Balls of Fire! holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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