Dennis Quaid gives an energetic performance in this biography of the legendary rocker, Jerry Lee Lewis. This film is an entertaining account of how he initially rose to fame and the major turbulence along the way involving his 13-year-old wife, played by Winona Ryder. The great rock music in this film is a highlight.
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Starring:
Dennis Quaid, Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin, John Doe, Stephen Toblowsky, Trey Wilson, Steve Allen
Directed by:
Jim McBride
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1989 biography/drama
Rated R.
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Don Ignacio's score: B+