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Great Balls of Fire!
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Great Balls of Fire!

1989 · 108 min Drama History Music
⭐ 6.3 / 10 · TMDB

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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This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.

Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.

For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.

Director: Jim McBride

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.

🎭 Cast

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Jerry Lee Lewis

Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder

Myra Gale Brown

John Doe

John Doe

J.W. Brown

Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Tobolowsky

Jud Phillips

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Jimmy Swaggart

Lisa Blount

Lisa Blount

Lois Brown

Trey Wilson

Trey Wilson

Sam Phillips

Steve Allen

Steve Allen

Steve Allen

Michael St. Gerard

Michael St. Gerard

Elvis

Mojo Nixon

Mojo Nixon

James Van Eaton

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