Watch Rock Around the Clock (1956) Official Trailer
The screen's first great rock 'n' roll feature!
5.8 / 10 IMDb March 21, 1956 1h 17m
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
Runtime
1h 17m
Release Date
March 21, 1956
Genre
Drama, Music, Romance, Comedy
Status
Released
Languages
English
Country
United States of America
Producers
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
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Earl Barton
as Jimmy Johns
Bill Haley
as Himself
Alan Freed
as Himself
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Freddie Bell
as Himself
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Tony Martinez
as Himself
Harry Tyler
as Motel Manager
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Ernie Freeman Combo
as Himself
Robert Banas
as Dancer (uncredited)
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Franny Beecher
as Himself
Lynette Bernay
as Girl at Strawberry Springs Dance (uncredited)
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Gilbert Brady
as Dancer (uncredited)
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Nikki Faustino Brady
as Dancer (uncredited)
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Frankie Brent
as Himself
Steve Carruthers
as Club Patron (uncredited)
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George Christopherson
as Dancer (uncredited)
Production Companies
Clover Productions
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