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Grease (1978)

โ€œGrease is the word.โ€

7.4/10 ยท 7,822 votes 1h 50m pg ComedyRomance

#8 of 26 films from 1978 #382 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Randal Kleiser ยท Written by Brontรฉ Woodard

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Overview

Australian good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. But when they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance despite their eccentric friends?

Cast

Olivia Newton-Johnas Sandy
John Travoltaas Danny
Stockard Channingas Rizzo
Jeff Conawayas Kenickie
Barry Pearlas Doody
Michael Tuccias Sonny
Kelly Wardas Putzie
Didi Connas Frenchy
Jamie Donnellyas Jan
Dinah Manoffas Marty
Eve Ardenas Principal McGee
Frankie Avalonas Teen Angel
Joan Blondellas Vi
Edd Byrnesas Vince Fontaine

Facts

Release dateJune 16, 1978
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) โ€” about the same as the 1978 average of 111 min
GenresComedy, Romance
LanguageEN
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$396,271,103 (66.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0077631

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Questions

How long is Grease?
Grease runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is Grease worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 7,822 votes, which places it #8 of 26 films released in 1978 in this index (top 73%) and #382 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Grease?
Grease was directed by Randal Kleiser. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Flight of the Navigator (1986), White Fang (1991), The Blue Lagoon (1980).
Who stars in Grease?
Olivia Newton-John as Sandy; John Travolta as Danny; Stockard Channing as Rizzo; Jeff Conaway as Kenickie; Barry Pearl as Doody; Michael Tucci as Sonny.
What is Grease rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Grease?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/27369.

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