Olivia Newton-John, the Australian singer whose breathy voice and wholesome beauty made her one of the biggest pop stars of the '70s, died on Aug. 8. She was 73. Actor John Travolta, who co-starred with Newton-John in the hit movie…
Former “Grease” co-stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John reunited for this fantasy-based rom-com. They play a pair of amateur criminals whose budding relationship could save the entire species from God’s wrath. The chills are definitely not multiplying, though one does sense a loss of control.- Estimated tickets sold: 77.1 million
The highest-grossing musical of the 20th century features unforgettable songs and a surprising range of adult themes. Its adjoining soundtrack was likewise a smash hit, with more than 8 million copies sold. In the film, greaser Danny Zuko and good girl Sandy Olsson try to keep their summer love alive.
Expectations were miniscule when the John Travolta/Olivia Newton-John starrer was released in 1978. Based on a Broadway musical, the film about greaser Danny and goody-two-shoes Sandy went on to become the highest grossing musical of the 20th century, though it cost Paramount a measly $6 million to make.
It turns out “Grease” was more than a hit movie. To many actors who went on to find their own fame, it was an inspiration.This image released by the Library of Congress shows Olivia Newton John, left, and John Travolta in a scene from the 1978 film"Grease." The film was added to the National Film Registry.
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