Great Balls of Fire! (1989)

In the electrifying era of the 1950s, Jerry Lee Lewis, a Louisiana-bred maverick, emerges as a lightning bolt in the world of music. Possessing a talent as fiery as his personality, he descends upon Memphis, powered by a fierce ambition to dethrone the reigning king, Elvis Presley. His performances are ferocious spectacles; he commands the piano with his feet, sending fans into frenzies of delight, and concludes his acts by setting the piano alight, sparking wild riots of admiration. Yet, beneath the veneer of fame and adulation, Jerry Lee's unconventional lifestyle and audacious arrogance kindle tensions both within the industry and amongst the public. His tumultuous relationship with his cousin, the struggling preacher turned televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, forms a striking contrast to his own wild rock and roll career, adding an additional layer of conflict to his turbulent life. In the midst of this maelstrom, 13-year-old Myra Gale Brown enters his life, introducing a tenderness that is at odds with his otherwise tempestuous existence. Their burgeoning affection for each other swiftly evolves into a scandalous love story as Jerry Lee decides to marry Myra, drawing the ire and shock of her parents, and risking his career's precipitous downfall. "Great Balls of Fire!" is thus a vivid exploration of a man caught in a whirlwind of his own creation - a legend propelled by remarkable talent and unyielding pride. Will Jerry Lee triumph amidst the chaos, or will his young bride and tenacious ego obstruct his path to becoming the true Killer of the music world? This is the pulsating question that fuels the heart of this riveting narrative, promising a compelling journey through the life of one of music's most flamboyant and controversial figures.

Great Balls of Fire! is a drama movie featuring Kelli Clevenger and directed by Jim McBride.

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