Rock Around the Clock (1956)

03/21/1956 (US) • 1h 17m

Drama, Music, Romance, Comedy

The screen's first great rock 'n' roll feature!

Overview

A frustrated big-band promoter runs in to rock-and-rollers Bill Haley and the Comets at a small-town dance. He quickly becomes their manager and, with the help of Alan Freed, hopes to bring the new sound to the entire country. But will a conniving booking agent, with a personal ax to grind with the manager, conspire to keep the band from making the big time?

Top Billed Cast

Johnny Johnston

Steve Hollis

Alix Talton

Corinne Talbot

Lisa Gaye

Lisa Johns

John Archer

Mike Dodd

Henry Slate

Corny LaSalle

Earl Barton

Jimmy Johns

Bill Haley

Himself

Alan Freed

Himself


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Part of the Rock Around the Clock Collection

Includes Rock Around the Clock, Don't Knock The Rock

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

rock music

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