Jailhouse Rock (1957)
Elvis in Action as Never Before!
After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star.
Director: Richard Thorpe
Genre: Drama, Music, Romance
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: January 17, 1957
Cast
- Elvis Presley - Vince Everett
- Judy Tyler - Peggy Van Alden
- Mickey Shaughnessy - Hunk Houghton
- Vaughn Taylor - Mr. Shores (narrator)
- Jennifer Holden - Sherry Wilson
- Dean Jones - Teddy Talbot
- Anne Neyland - Laury Jackson
- Percy Helton - Sam Brewster (uncredited)
- Tracey Morgan - Girl in Booth (uncredited)
- Scotty Moore - Guitar Player (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Guy Trosper (Screenplay)
- Nedrick Young (Story)
Music: Jeff Alexander
Cinematography: Robert J. Bronner
Editing: Ralph E. Winters
Production: Avon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en
Themes
Rock 'n' Roll and the Sound of Rebellion, Rock Music and Stage
Keywords
jail, rock music, black and white
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Jailhouse Rock about?
- After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star.
- Who directed Jailhouse Rock?
- Jailhouse Rock was directed by Richard Thorpe.
- Who stars in Jailhouse Rock?
- Jailhouse Rock stars Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Vaughn Taylor, Jennifer Holden, Dean Jones.
- How long is Jailhouse Rock?
- Jailhouse Rock has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Jailhouse Rock?
- Jailhouse Rock is a Drama, Music, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Jailhouse Rock?
- Jailhouse Rock had a budget of $1M.
- How much did Jailhouse Rock gross?
- Jailhouse Rock grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was Jailhouse Rock produced?
- Jailhouse Rock was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Jailhouse Rock?
- The themes of Jailhouse Rock include: Rock 'n' Roll and the Sound of Rebellion, Rock Music and Stage.