The Grease Story poster

The Grease Story (2017)

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

John Travolta in The Grease Story

John Travolta

Danny Zuko

Olivia Newton-John in The Grease Story

Olivia Newton-John

Sandy Olsson

Jeff Conaway in The Grease Story

Jeff Conaway

Kenickie (archive footage)

Barry Pearl in The Grease Story

Barry Pearl

Doody

Michael Tucci in The Grease Story

Michael Tucci

Sonny

Kelly Ward in The Grease Story

Kelly Ward

Putzie

Stockard Channing in The Grease Story

Stockard Channing

Betty Rizzo

Didi Conn in The Grease Story

Didi Conn

Frenchy

Jamie Donnelly in The Grease Story

Jamie Donnelly

Jan

Dinah Manoff in The Grease Story

Dinah Manoff

Marty Maraschino

Eddie Deezen in The Grease Story

Eddie Deezen

Eugene Felsnic

Susan Buckner in The Grease Story

Susan Buckner

Patty Simcox

Lorenzo Lamas in The Grease Story

Lorenzo Lamas

Tom Chisum

Dennis Stewart in The Grease Story

Dennis Stewart

Leo 'Craterface' Balmudo (archive footage)

Annette Charles in The Grease Story

Annette Charles

Charlene 'Cha Cha' DiGregorio (archive footage)

Eve Arden in The Grease Story

Eve Arden

Principal McGee (archive footage)

Dody Goodman in The Grease Story

Dody Goodman

Blanche Hodel (archive footage)

Sid Caesar in The Grease Story

Sid Caesar

Coach Calhoun (archive footage)

Alice Ghostley in The Grease Story

Alice Ghostley

Mrs. Murdock (archive footage)

Darrell Zwerling in The Grease Story

Darrell Zwerling

Mr. Lynch (archive footage)

Dick Patterson in The Grease Story

Dick Patterson

Mr. Rudie

Fannie Flagg in The Grease Story

Fannie Flagg

Nurse Wilkins

Ellen Travolta in The Grease Story

Ellen Travolta

Waitress

Frankie Avalon in The Grease Story

Frankie Avalon

Teen Angel

Edd Byrnes in The Grease Story

Edd Byrnes

Vince Fontaine

FAQ

When was The Grease Story released?

The Grease Story was released on November 5, 2017.

How long is The Grease Story?

The Grease Story runs for 1h 7m.

What is the rating for The Grease Story?

The Grease Story has an average rating of 8.4/10 on Streambay.

What genre is The Grease Story?

The Grease Story is classified as Documentary.

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