Grease

Production Crew

DirectorRandal Kleiser

WriterBronte Woodard, Allan Carr (based on the musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey)

ProducerAllan Carr, Robert Stigwood

Movie Details

Release Date	June 16, 1978
Duration	N/A
Genre	Musical, Romantic Comedy
Languages	English

Box Office & Financials

Budget	$6.0 Million
Box Office	$396.0 Million

Filming Locations

• Venice High School
• Los Angeles
• California; Huntington Park
• California; Paramount Studios
• Hollywood
• California

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is Grease about?

Grease is a 1978 American musical romantic comedy film based on the 1971 musical of the same name. Set in the late 1950s, it follows the love story of greaser Danny Zuko and Australian transfer student Sandy Olsson.

Q: Who are the lead actors in Grease?

John Travolta stars as Danny Zuko, the leader of the T-Birds gang, and Olivia Newton-John makes her film debut as Sandy Olsson. The supporting cast includes Stockard Channing as Rizzo, Jeff Conaway as Kenickie, and Didi Conn as Frenchy.

Q: How much did Grease earn at the box office?

Made on a budget of just $6 million, Grease went on to gross approximately $396 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing film of 1978 and one of the most successful movie musicals of all time.

Q: Where was Grease filmed?

Grease was filmed primarily in Los Angeles, California. Venice High School served as the exterior of Rydell High, while the carnival scenes were shot in Huntington Park. Interior scenes were filmed at Paramount Studios in Hollywood.