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Jun 30, 1989 · A biographical drama about the controversial rock 'n' roll star, starring Dennis Quaid and Winona Ryder. The film covers his early career, his scandalous marriage to his cousin Myra Gale Brown, and his rivalry with evangelist Jimmy Swaggart.
- (19K)
- Biography, Drama, Music
- Jim McBride
- 1989-06-30
"Great Balls of Fire" is a 1957 popular song recorded by American rock and roll musician Jerry Lee Lewis on Sun Records and featured in the 1957 movie Jamboree. It was written by Otis Blackwell and Jack Hammer. The Jerry Lee Lewis 1957 recording was ranked as the 96th greatest song ever by Rolling Stone. It is written in AABA form.
Great Balls of Fire! is a 1989 American biographical drama film directed by Jim McBride and starring Dennis Quaid as rockabilly pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis. Based on a biography by Myra Lewis and Murray M. Silver Jr., the screenplay is written by McBride and Jack Baran.
A 2003 film starring Dennis Quaid as the rock 'n' roll legend and Winona Ryder as his controversial cousin. The movie explores his rise to fame, his musical rivalry with Elvis Presley, and his controversial personal life.
- (27)
- Biography, Drama, Music
- PG-13
Great Balls of Fire Lyrics: You shake my nerves and you rattle my brain / Too much love drives a man insane / You broke my will but what a thrill / Goodness gracious, great balls of...
