Great Balls of Fire!

~The true story of a legend.

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.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1989-06-30
Budget: $17000000
Revenue: $13741060
Runtime: 108 min

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