The Grease Story
The Grease Story

The Grease Story

Grease is still the word

November 5, 201767 min8.6EN
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.

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Cast

John Travolta
John TravoltaDanny Zuko
Olivia Newton-John
Olivia Newton-JohnSandy Olsson
Jeff Conaway
Jeff ConawayKenickie (archive footage)
Barry Pearl
Barry PearlDoody
Michael Tucci
Michael TucciSonny
Kelly Ward
Kelly WardPutzie
Stockard Channing
Stockard ChanningBetty Rizzo
Didi Conn
Didi ConnFrenchy
Jamie Donnelly
Jamie DonnellyJan
Dinah Manoff
Dinah ManoffMarty Maraschino