Howard Hawks

Although Ball of Fire was directed by the well-established Howard Hawks, Wilder had already decided that Wilder needed to direct Wilder's screenplays to protect them from studio and other directors' interference.

a biopic on Jerry Lee Lewis

Although Great Balls of Fire is a biopic on Jerry Lee Lewis, this movie takes a manic, entertainment focused approach, rather than a gritty, in the trenches exploration of (Dennis Quaid's chaotic life.

Jim McBride

Movie and series appearances Great Balls of Fire (1989), directed by Jim McBride – Eggleston plays Jerry Lee Lewis's father, Elmo Lewis.

Gluck

Previous films: Gluck produced and directed Great Balls of Fire, a short about 9/11.

a 1989 biographical movie about the life of the 1950's rock-n-roll star Jerry Lee Lewis

Great Balls of Fire was a 1989 biographical movie about the life of the 1950's rock-n-roll star Jerry Lee Lewis.

an autobiographical film that stars Dennis Quaid as Jerry Lee Lewis

Great Balls of Fire (movie) is an autobiographical film that stars Dennis Quaid as Jerry Lee Lewis.

by the well-established Howard Hawks

Although Ball of Fire was directed by the well-established Howard Hawks, Wilder had already decided that Bertram needed to direct Bertram's screenplays to protect them from studio and other directors' interference.

in 1957

Great Balls of Fire was a #2 US Billboard Hot 100 hit for Jerry Lee Lewis in 1957.

Dennis Quaid

With more than 50 films under Dennis Quaid's belt – Dennis Quaid ’s been in so many Dennis Quaid can’t remember them all – Dennis Quaid started attracting attention with Breaking Away (1979) and went on to rack up hits including The Right Stuff, The Big Easy and Great Balls of Fire!

Billy Wilder

Director Billy Wilder is best known for Director Billy Wilder's famed screwball comedy

Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog directed 'Fireball,' along with volcano expert Clive Oppenheimer.

a #2 US Billboard Hot 100 hit for Jerry Lee Lewis

Great Balls of Fire was a #2 US Billboard Hot 100 hit for Jerry Lee Lewis in 1957.

John Ford

Filmography Across the Border (1992) – about actor Warren Oates Guilty as Charged (1993) – about writer Harry Crews Third Cowboy on the Right (1996) – about actor Ben Johnson Lee Smith: Signature (1996) – about author Lee Smith Immaculate Funk (2000) – about music producer Jerry Wexler Movies of Color (2001) – about independent African-American cinema Great Balls of Fire (2002) – about basketball in Kentucky John Ford Goes to War (2002) – about film director John Ford Master of the Macabre (2004) – about director Tod Browning Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade (2003) – about film director Sam Peckinpah Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride (2006) – about writer Hunter S. Thompson

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Jerry Lee Lewis's manic energy and controversial personal life seemed to have cinematic potential, so in 1989 we got this look at Jerry Lee Lewis's early career, Great Balls of Fire!

John Sturges

Among the directors of the series was John Sturges who subsequently became famous for directing The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape, and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Don Michael Paul

The film is directed by Don Michael Paul (Jarhead 2: Field of Fire, Sniper: Legacy) from a script by John Whelpley (Tremors 3: Back to Perfection) and produced by Ogden Gavanski (The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Fire, Warm Bodies).

Clyde Geronimi

The directing team was Clyde Geronimi (101 Dalmations) and Jack Kinney (The Three Caballeros).

Garry Marshall

Released back in 1987, the movie was helmed by Garry Marshall, the late, great director of other Hollywood rom-coms such as, 'Pretty Woman' and 'The Princess Diaries,' as well as TV shows such as, 'Happy Days' and 'Mork and Mindy.'

Richard Donner

Richard Donner (best known today for the Lethal Weapon and Superman franchises) directed.

Francis Lawrence

The story is written by Steven Knight of 'Peaky Blinders' and directed by Francis Lawrence, known for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2.