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The Grease Story

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The Grease Story

Grease is still the word

8.4

1h 7m

2017

“Grease is still the word”

Synopsis

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.

Documentary

Cast & Crew

John Travolta

John Travolta

as Danny Zuko

Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John

as Sandy Olsson

Jeff Conaway

Jeff Conaway

as Kenickie (archive footage)

Barry Pearl

Barry Pearl

as Doody

Michael Tucci

Michael Tucci

as Sonny

Kelly Ward

Kelly Ward

as Putzie

Stockard Channing

Stockard Channing

as Betty Rizzo

Didi Conn

Didi Conn

as Frenchy

Jamie Donnelly

Jamie Donnelly

as Jan

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