Rock Around the Clock (1956)

  • NR
  • 03/21/1956 (US)
  • Drama, Music, Romance, Comedy
  • 1h 17m

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?

Robert E. Kent

Screenplay, Story

Fred F. Sears

Director

James B. Gordon

Story, Screenplay

Cast

Johnny Johnston's headshot

Johnny Johnston

Steve Hollis
Alix Talton's headshot

Alix Talton

Corinne Talbot
Lisa Gaye's headshot

Lisa Gaye

Lisa Johns
John Archer's headshot

John Archer

Mike Dodd
Henry Slate's headshot

Henry Slate

Corny LaSalle
Earl Barton's headshot

Earl Barton

Jimmy Johns
Bill Haley's headshot

Bill Haley

Himself
Alan Freed's headshot

Alan Freed

Himself

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