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Jailhouse Rock (1957)
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.
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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.
Rating:NR
Genre:Music, Drama
Written By:Guy Trosper
In Theaters:11/8/1957
Box Office:$4,000,000
Runtime:96 minutes
Studio:Avon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Richard Thorpe
Director
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)
Bill Black
Bass Player (uncredited)
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