Grease

John Travolta solidified his position as the most versatile and magnetic screen presence of the decade in this film version of the smash hit play Grease. Recording star Olivia Newton-John made her American film debut as Sandy, Travolta's naive love interest. The impressive supporting cast reads like a "who's who" in this quintessential musical about the fabulous '50s. Grease is not just a nostalgic look at a simpler decade- it's an energetic and exciting musical homage to the age of rock 'n' roll.

Danny Zuko, Sandy Olsen, Betty Rizzo, Kenickie, Doody, Sonny, Putzie, Frenchie, Jan, Marty Maraschino, Principal McGee, The Teen Angel, Vi, Vince Fontaine, Coach Calhoun, Mrs. Murdock, Blanche, Patty Simcox, Tom Chisum, Nurse Wilkins, Mr. Rudie, Eugene Felnic, Mr. Lynch, Waitress, Cha Cha DiGregorio, Leo (Scorpions Member), Mike (School Athlete), Baseball Catcher, Girl Fixing Hair in Mirror at Drive-in, Wrestler, Cameraman, Girl in Quad on the First Day of School, Johnny Casino, The Gamblers, Dancers

Live-action film with animated opening title sequence by John Wilson.

Budgeted at an estimated $6 million, this film grossed $395 million worldwide.

Release date is that of premiere in New York City; general United States release date was June 16, 1978.

Soundtrack:

• "Grease," Written by Barry Gibb, Performed by Frankie Valli
• "Summer Nights," Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Performed by John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and Cast
• "Hopelessly Devoted To You," Music and Lyrics by John Farrar, Performed by Olivia Newton-John
• "Sandy," Music by Louis St. Louis, Lyrics by Scott J. Simon, Performed by John Travolta
• "Beauty School Drop-Out," Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Performed by Frankie Avalon
• "Look At Me I'm Sandra Dee," Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Performed by Stockard Channing
• "Greased Lightning," Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Performed by John Travolta and Jeff Conaway
• "It's Raining On Prom Night," Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Performed by Cindy Bullens
• "Blue Moon," Written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, Performed by Sha-Na-Na
• "Rock 'n' Roll is Here To Stay," Written by David White (as D. White), Performed by Sha-Na-Na
• "Those Magic Changes," Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Performed by Sha-Na-Na
• "Hound Dog," Written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, Performed by Sha-Na-Na
• "Born to Hand Jive," Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Performed by Sha-Na-Na
• "Tears On My Pillow," Written by Sylvester Bradford (as S. Bradford) and Al Lewis (as A. Lewis), Sung by Sha-Na-Na
• "Mooning," Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Performed by Louis St. Louis and Cindy Bullens
• "Freddy, My Love," Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Performed by Cindy Bullens
• "Rock 'n' Roll Party Queen," Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Performed by Louis St. Louis
• "There Are Worse Things I Could Do," Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Performed by Stockard Channing
• "Look At Me I'm Sandra Dee (Reprise)," Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Performed by Olivia Newton-John
• "You're the One That I Want," Music and Lyrics by John Farrar, Performed by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John
• "We Go Together," Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Performed by John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and Cast
• "Love is a Many Splendored Thing," Music by Sammy Fain, Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster
• "Alma Mater," Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, Sung by Cast
• "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On," Written by Dave Williams and Sonny David, Sung by Jerry Lee Lewis, Courtesy of Sun International Corporation
• "La Bamba," Written and Sung by Ritchie Valens.

Nominee, Academy Award, Best Music, Original Song, John Farrar, For the Song "Hopelessly Devoted to You," 1979.
Nominee, Golden Globe, Best Motion Picture - Musical/Comedy, 1979.
Nominee, Golden Globe, Best Motion Picture Actor - Musical/Comedy, John Travolta, 1979.
Nominee, Golden Globe, Best Motion Picture Actress - Musical/Comedy, Olivia Newton-John, 1979.
Nominee, Golden Globe, Best Original Song - Motion Picture, Barry Gibb, For the Song "Grease," 1979.
Nominee, Golden Globe, Best Original Song - Motion Picture, John Farrar, For the Song "You're the One That I Want," 1979.
People's Choice Award, Favorite Musical Motion Picture, 1979.
People's Choice Award, Favorite Overall Motion Picture, 1979.
Golden Screen, CIC (Distributor), 1979.
Nominee, Satellite Award, Best Classic DVD, 2006.
Nominee, TV Land Award, Movie Dance Sequence You Reenacted in Your Living Room, "You're the One That I Want," 2008