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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.
Jailhouse Rock (1957) is a music and drama film directed by Richard Thorpe, released on January 17, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy and Vaughn Taylor. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 203 ratings.
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Elvis Presley
as Vince Everett
Judy Tyler
as Peggy Van Alden
Mickey Shaughnessy
as Hunk Houghton
Vaughn Taylor
as Mr. Shores (narrator)
Jennifer Holden
as Sherry Wilson
Dean Jones
as Teddy Talbot
Anne Neyland
as Laury Jackson
Percy Helton
as Sam Brewster (uncredited)
Tracey Morgan
as Girl in Booth (uncredited)
Scotty Moore
as Guitar Player (uncredited)
Bill Black
as Bass Player (uncredited)
Mike Stoller
as Piano Player (uncredited)
Directed by Richard Thorpe, written by Guy Trosper and Nedrick Young, produced by Pandro S. Berman.
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 203 ratings.
"That ain't tactics honey, it's just the beast in me." Elvis Presley plays "Vince Everett" who goes to jail after accidentally killing a man in a bar fight. While in the big house he is paired in his cell with Hunk Houghton (Mickey Shaughnessy), an ageing country singer whose best days are behind him. The pair strike up a friendship and Houghton teaches Everett to play the guitar, however, it's apparent that…
Reviewed on September 5, 2019
_**From con to concert performer**_ A young construction worker (Presley) is sentenced to a year in the state penitentiary for manslaughter, but wisely takes advantage of his time learning to play guitar better from an inmate who was formerly a county & western performer (Mickey Shaughnessy). After meeting a promoter when he gets out (Judy Tyler) and facing several challenges, he’s a hit. “Jailhouse Rock” (1957)…
Reviewed on October 23, 2021
The hot-tempered young "Vince" (Elvis Presley) finds himself caught up in a bar-room brawl that has tragic results and sees him sent to jail. There, he is luckily placed with "Hunk" (Mickey Shaughnessy) who is the prison grifter with a penchant for the odd ballad on his guitar. It's the guitar that provides the conduit for the increasingly popular "Vince" and when he's released, he hooks up with the well-connected…
Reviewed on September 5, 2024
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The main cast of Jailhouse Rock (1957) includes Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Vaughn Taylor and Jennifer Holden. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Jailhouse Rock was released on January 17, 1957 and runs for 1h 36m.
Jailhouse Rock (1957) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 203 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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