
The Grease Story
The Grease Story
Release: 2017-11-05·Runtime: 67m·★ 8.4
Documentary
The story behind the classic movie musical. The programme examines the original stage musical in the early 1970s, which starred a young Richard Gere, and the changes that occurred between stage and screen, including the addition of several new songs and toning down the original show's darker elements. Plus, a look at some of the actors who could have played the roles made famous by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.
Cast
Darrell Zwerlingas Mr. Lynch (archive footage)
Dick Pattersonas Mr. Rudie
Frankie Avalonas Teen Angel
Susan Buckneras Patty Simcox
Fannie Flaggas Nurse Wilkins
Ellen Travoltaas Waitress
Edd Byrnesas Vince Fontaine
John Travoltaas Danny Zuko
Barry Pearlas Doody
Michael Tuccias Sonny
Eddie Deezenas Eugene Felsnic
Annette Charlesas Charlene 'Cha Cha' DiGregorio (archive footage)
Alice Ghostleyas Mrs. Murdock (archive footage)
Jeff Conawayas Kenickie (archive footage)
Kelly Wardas Putzie
Stockard Channingas Betty Rizzo
Didi Connas Frenchy
Jamie Donnellyas Jan
Dinah Manoffas Marty Maraschino
Lorenzo Lamasas Tom Chisum
Dennis Stewartas Leo 'Craterface' Balmudo (archive footage)
Olivia Newton-Johnas Sandy Olsson
Eve Ardenas Principal McGee (archive footage)
Dody Goodmanas Blanche Hodel (archive footage)
Sid Caesaras Coach Calhoun (archive footage)