Great Balls of Fire
Great Balls of Fire ★★½ 1989 (PG-13)
A florid, comic-book film of the glory days of Jerry Lee Lewis, from his first band to stardom. Most of the drama is derived from his marriage to his 13-year-old cousin. Somewhat overacted but full of energy. The soundtrack features many of the “Killer's” greatest hits re-recorded by Jerry Lee Lewis for the film. 108m/C VHS, DVD . Dennis Quaid, Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin, Trey Wilson, John Doe, Lisa Blount, Steve Allen, Stephen Tobolowsky, Lisa Jane Persky, Michael St. Gerard, Peter Cook; D: Jim McBride; W: Jack Baran, Jim McBride; C: Alfonso Beato; M: Jack Baran, Jim McBride.
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