Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they be able to rekindle their romance?
A musical about teens in love in the 1950s. It's California 1958 and greaser Danny Zuko (John Travolta) and Australian Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) are in love. They spend time at the beach, and when they go back to school, what neither of them knows is that they both now attend Rydell High. Danny's the leader of the T-Birds, a group of black leather jacket-wearing greasers while Sandy hangs with the Pink Ladies, a group of pink-wearing girls led by Rizzo (Stockard Channing). When they clash at Rydell's first pep rally, Danny isn't the same Danny from the beach. They try to be like each other so they can be together.Written by
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"Greased Lightning" was supposed to be sung by Jeff Conaway's character, Kenickie, as it is in the stage version. John Travolta used his clout to have his character sing it. Director Randal Kleiser felt it was only right to ask Conaway if it was okay. At first, he refused, but he eventually gave in. See more »
Goofs
The TV truck that appears briefly before the scene in the gym has two roof-top air conditioners, which were first produced in the late 1970s. See more »
Quotes
[first lines]
Sandy:
I'm going back to Australia; I might never see you again.
Danny:
Don't... don't talk that way, Sandy.
Sandy:
But it's true! I've just had the best summer of my life, and now I have to go away. It isn't fair.
[Danny starts kissing her]
Sandy:
Danny, don't spoil it!
Danny:
It's not spoiling it, Sandy, it's only making it better.
Sandy:
Danny... is this the end?
Danny:
Of course not; it's only the beginning.
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Crazy Credits
In the sing-a-long re-release, the Paramount logo from the 1970's is shown at the beginning featuring a blue background. See more »
Alternate Versions
All references to Doris Day in the Sandra Dee song were cut from early US video/TV versions. See more »
How do I start? I love this film! It has a great plot line and incredible music. It is a fun musical that makes you want to get up and dance.
Grease is the story of Danny Zucko and Sandy Olsen (or Dumbruski) two high school seniors who fall in love over the summer. They have a wonderful summer together and are sad to see it end. The first day of school arrives and little does Danny know him and Sandy would soon be reunited. But Sandy is shocked to find the nice guy she meet at the beach is the leader of a greaser gang called 'The T'birds' Meanwhile Sandy is trying to fit in with her new "friends" the T'birds female counterparts The Pink Ladies. Will Sandy and Danny ever be together again? Along with this plot comes song that will be stuck in your head for centuries. Such songs include Summer Nights, Beauty School Dropout and the now famous song Greased Lightining. Grease is a timeless classic that will have you singing and dancing by the end of the movie.
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DTS
(re-release) (1998)|Dolby Digital
(re-release) (1998)|Dolby
(35 mm prints) (original release)|70 mm 6-Track
(70 mm prints) (original release)|SDDS
(re-release) (1998)
How do I start? I love this film! It has a great plot line and incredible music. It is a fun musical that makes you want to get up and dance.
Grease is the story of Danny Zucko and Sandy Olsen (or Dumbruski) two high school seniors who fall in love over the summer. They have a wonderful summer together and are sad to see it end. The first day of school arrives and little does Danny know him and Sandy would soon be reunited. But Sandy is shocked to find the nice guy she meet at the beach is the leader of a greaser gang called 'The T'birds' Meanwhile Sandy is trying to fit in with her new "friends" the T'birds female counterparts The Pink Ladies. Will Sandy and Danny ever be together again? Along with this plot comes song that will be stuck in your head for centuries. Such songs include Summer Nights, Beauty School Dropout and the now famous song Greased Lightining. Grease is a timeless classic that will have you singing and dancing by the end of the movie.