Jim McBride

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

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.

by the well-established 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.

by Howard Hawks

Ball of Fire Ball of Fire is a 1941 American screwball comedy film directed by Howard Hawks and starring Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck.