The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unconventional lifestyle often brought him into conflict with others in the industry, and even earned him the scorn and condemnation of the public.
Dennis Quaid
as Jerry Lee Lewis
Winona Ryder
as Myra Gale Brown
John Doe
as J.W. Brown
Stephen Tobolowsky
as Jud Phillips
Alec Baldwin
as Jimmy Swaggart
Lisa Blount
as Lois Brown
Trey Wilson
as Sam Phillips
Steve Allen
as himself
Michael St. Gerard
as Elvis
Mojo Nixon
as James Van Eaton
Kelli Clevenger
as Dancer (uncredited)
Joshua Sheffield
as Rusty Brown
