Jailhouse Rock (1957)

  • NR
  • 10/17/1957 (US)
  • Music, Drama
  • 1h 36m

Elvis in Action as Never Before!

Overview

Young convict Vince Everett, serving time for manslaughter, discovers his musical talent in prison and becomes a rock and roll star after his release, navigating fame and relationships.

Guy Trosper

Screenplay

Nedrick Young

Story

Richard Thorpe

Director

Cast

Elvis Presley's headshot

Elvis Presley

Vince Everett
Judy Tyler's headshot

Judy Tyler

Peggy Van Alden
Mickey Shaughnessy's headshot

Mickey Shaughnessy

Hunk Houghton
Vaughn Taylor's headshot

Vaughn Taylor

Mr. Shores (narrator)
Jennifer Holden's headshot

Jennifer Holden

Sherry Wilson
Dean Jones's headshot

Dean Jones

Teddy Talbot
Anne Neyland's headshot

Anne Neyland

Laury Jackson
Percy Helton's headshot

Percy Helton

Sam Brewster (uncredited)

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