Film

Rock Around the Clock

1956 · 1h 17m · Drama · Music · Romance

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

IMDb

6.2

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?

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

Freddie Bell

Himself

Tony Martinez

Himself

Harry Tyler

Motel Manager

Ernie Freeman Combo

Himself

Robert Banas

Dancer (uncredited)

Franny Beecher

Himself

Lynette Bernay

Girl at Strawberry Springs Dance (uncredited)

Gilbert Brady

Dancer (uncredited)

• Fred F. SearsDirector
• Robert E. KentScreenplay · Story
• James B. GordonStory · Screenplay
• Sam KatzmanProducer
• Benjamin H. KlineDirector of Photography
• Saul A. GoodkindEditor
• Jack OgilvieEditor

Release date

March 21, 1956

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 17m

Genres

Drama, Music, Romance, Comedy

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