Review of Great Balls of Fire! (1989) by Traci P — 17 Sep 2006

Dennis did a good job with the role of Jerry Lee Lewis.

This review of Great Balls of Fire! (1989) was written by Traci P on 17 Sep 2006.

Great Balls of Fire! has generally received mixed reviews.

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