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What is Sandy's last name in the film?

Olsen. Even though Sandy is mocked by Rizzo as 'Sandra Dee,' her last name is actually Olsen, but in the play, it's Dumbrowski.

What is Rizzo's first name?

Betty. Rizzo, who tossed out such gems as 'flog your log' and 'I feel like a defective typewriter...I skipped a period,' reveals her first name to be Betty, when she's makin' bacon in the backseat of Kenickie's car.

Who plays jock-boy Tom, Sandy's other man?

Lorenzo Lamas. Lorenzo Lamas, future star of 'Falcon Crest' and 'Renegade,' played blonde football hunk Tom Chisum.

In what year does the movie take place?

1959. Danny, Sandy and the gang are members of the Rydell High class of 1959.

What was the name of the band at Rydell's National Bandstand dance?

Johnny Casino and the Gamblers. Johnny Casino and the Gamblers is the name of the warm-up band for the 'National Bandstand' dance contest. The band was played by real-world greasers Sha Na Na.

What 1970s pop-culture icon wrote the music and lyrics for the movie's theme song?

Barry Gibb. Bee Gees brother, Barry Gibb wrote the music and lyrics for 'Grease,' which was performed by Frankie Valli on the film's soundtrack.

What song from the film was nominated for a Best Song Oscar?

Hopelessly Devoted to You. Sandy's 'Hopelessly Devoted to You,' in which she sees Danny's face in the kiddie pool, was the only song from the film to be Oscar nominated. (It didn't win. Donna Summer's 'Last Dance' from 'Thank God, It's Friday' grabbed the gold.)

What's the name of the gang's main hangout?

Frosty Palace. The Frosty Palace is the coffee shop where all of the cool Rydell kids hang out. Arnold's was the place the gang from 'Happy Days' hung out, the other two I made up.

What Elvis-inspired gear does Danny wear to the dance?

A pink shirt and black suit. Sporting the colors Elvis made famous, Danny shows up to the big dance wearing a black suit and pink dress shirt--with matching pink socks, too!

After winning the dance contest, what song do Danny and Cha Cha dance to in the spotlight?

Blue Moon. Danny and Cha Cha, the girlfriend of a rival Scorpion, sway to 'Blue Moon' after dancing circles around the competition on National Bandstand.