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Grease

  • 19781978
  • PGPG
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
265K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
555
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John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in Grease (1978)
Grease Sing-A-Long TV Spot
Play trailer0:32
8 Videos
99+ Photos
  • Comedy
  • Musical
  • Romance
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?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?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?
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
265K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
555
133
  • Director
    • Randal Kleiser
  • Writers
    • Jim Jacobs(based on the original musical by)
    • Warren Casey(based on the original musical by)
    • Bronte Woodard(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Olivia Newton-John
    • Stockard Channing
Top credits
  • Director
    • Randal Kleiser
  • Writers
    • Jim Jacobs(based on the original musical by)
    • Warren Casey(based on the original musical by)
    • Bronte Woodard(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • John Travolta
    • Olivia Newton-John
    • Stockard Channing
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 474User reviews
    • 114Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 10 nominations total

    Videos8

    Grease Sing-A-Long TV Spot
    Trailer 0:32
    Grease Sing-A-Long TV Spot
    Grease Sing-a-Long
    Trailer 2:02
    Grease Sing-a-Long
    Grease Sing-A-Long
    Trailer 2:02
    Grease Sing-A-Long
    Grease Sing-A-Long: "Greased Lightnin'"
    Clip 0:24
    Grease Sing-A-Long: "Greased Lightnin'"
    Grease Sing-A-Long: “Grease Mash Up””
    Clip 1:30
    Grease Sing-A-Long: “Grease Mash Up””
    Grease Sing-A-Long: “There Are Worse Things”
    Clip 1:09
    Grease Sing-A-Long: “There Are Worse Things”
    Grease Sing-A-Long: "You're the One That I Want"
    Clip 0:50
    Grease Sing-A-Long: "You're the One That I Want"
    You Just Watched: 'Grease'
    Video 4:04
    You Just Watched: 'Grease'

    Photos245

    John Travolta, Jeff Conaway, Barry Pearl, Greg Rosatti, Michael Tucci, and Kelly Ward in Grease (1978)
    John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Annette Charles, and Didi Conn in Grease (1978)
    John Travolta, Jeff Conaway, Barry Pearl, Michael Tucci, and Kelly Ward in Grease (1978)
    John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in Grease (1978)
    Sha-Na-Na in Grease (1978)
    Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Lorenzo Lamas, Susan Buckner, Edd Byrnes, Didi Conn, Eddie Deezen, and Michael Tucci in Grease (1978)
    John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Annette Charles, Didi Conn, and Michael Tucci in Grease (1978)
    John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Barry Pearl, Michael Tucci, and Kelly Ward in Grease (1978)
    John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, and Allan Carr in Grease (1978)
    John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in Grease (1978)
    John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John in Grease (1978)
    Stockard Channing, Olivia Newton-John, Dinah Manoff, Didi Conn, and Jamie Donnelly in Grease (1978)

    Top cast

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    John Travolta
    John Travolta
    • Dannyas Danny
    Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John
    • Sandyas Sandy
    Stockard Channing
    Stockard Channing
    • Rizzoas Rizzo
    Jeff Conaway
    Jeff Conaway
    • Kenickieas Kenickie
    Barry Pearl
    Barry Pearl
    • Doodyas Doody
    Michael Tucci
    Michael Tucci
    • Sonnyas Sonny
    Kelly Ward
    Kelly Ward
    • Putzieas Putzie
    Didi Conn
    Didi Conn
    • Frenchieas Frenchie
    Jamie Donnelly
    Jamie Donnelly
    • Janas Jan
    Dinah Manoff
    Dinah Manoff
    • Martyas Marty
    Eve Arden
    Eve Arden
    • Principal McGeeas Principal McGee
    Frankie Avalon
    Frankie Avalon
    • Teen Angelas Teen Angel
    Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell
    • Vias Vi
    Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes
    • Vince Fontaineas Vince Fontaine
    Sid Caesar
    Sid Caesar
    • Coach Calhounas Coach Calhoun
    Alice Ghostley
    Alice Ghostley
    • Mrs. Murdockas Mrs. Murdock
    Dody Goodman
    Dody Goodman
    • Blancheas Blanche
    Sha-Na-Na
    Sha-Na-Na
    • Johnny Casino & The Gamblersas Johnny Casino & The Gamblers
    • Director
      • Randal Kleiser
    • Writers
      • Jim Jacobs(based on the original musical by)
      • Warren Casey(based on the original musical by)
      • Bronte Woodard(screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Rizzo's hickeys were real. Stockard Channing said in an interview that Jeff Conaway insisted on applying them himself.
    • Goofs
      In the diner, Vi turns off the lights with her elbow, despite missing the switch by six inches.
    • Quotes

      Danny: Uh, I'm not very hungry; just gimme a double Polar Burger wit' everything and a cherry soda wit' chocolate ice cream.

    • Crazy credits
      The ending credits show actors' names to the side of mock-up yearbook pages featuring various characters from the movie.
    • Alternate versions
      A "pan & scan" version was broadcast on Spanish Castilian TV showing the movie cropped to 1.85:1 and only musical numbers (and credits) were shown in it's original 2.35:1.
    • Connections
      Edited into Yoostar 2: In the Movies (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Grease
      Written by Barry Gibb

      Performed by Frankie Valli

    User reviews474

    Review
    Top review
    amazing
    This play turned movie is one my favorites. It has mostly anything you could ask for. Being a romance, comedy, musical and so much more, makes it unique. John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Didi Cohn, Jeff Conaway and so many more make this an all-star hit. This movie well illustrates what the 50s was all about. I must say, anyone who thinks its ovverrated or anything else bad must've not really thought and seen how amazing this classic is. I will keep and treasure my 20th anniversary DVD to share with my children, my children's children, and so on. The vocals in this film are outstanding, with the breath-taking voice of Olivia Newton-John, and John Travolta's rock numbers. Its a timeless hit that will have people enjoying it throughout the ages.
    helpful•67
    29
    • grrracie_girl
    • Oct 7, 2004

    FAQ7

    • What is 'Grease' about?
    • Is 'Grease' based on a book?
    • Who is Sandra Dee?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 16, 1978 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Grease Sing-A-Long
    • Filming locations
      • Huntington Park High School - 6020 Miles Avenue, Huntington Park, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Robert Stigwood Organization (RSO)
      • Allan Carr Production
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $190,071,103
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,941,717
      • Jun 18, 1978
    • Gross worldwide
      • $396,271,103
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby(35 mm prints, original release)
      • 70 mm 6-Track(70 mm prints, original release)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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