Rock Around the Clock (1956)

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Rock Around the Clock on IMDb 6.1/10 860 votes

Released:
1956-03-21

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?

Director:
Fred F. Sears

Runtime:
1h 17min

Genre:
Drama, Music, Romance, Comedy

  • Cast:
  • Johnny Johnston
    as
    Steve Hollis
  • Alix Talton
    as
    Corinne Talbot
  • Lisa Gaye
    as
    Lisa Johns
  • John Archer
    as
    Mike Dodd
  • Henry Slate
    as
    Corny LaSalle