Rock Around the Clock

Rock Around the Clock

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

1956 · 77 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama, Music, Romance, Comedy

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?

Directed by Fred F. Sears · Written by James B. Gordon

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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

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