Jailhouse Rock

Elvis in Action as Never Before!

19571h 36m6.3(207 votes)

MusicDrama

Synopsis

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. It stars Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, and Mickey Shaughnessy. The film runs for 1 hour 36 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.3 out of 10 from 207 votes.

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Director

Richard Thorpe

Cast

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

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Where can I watch Jailhouse Rock?

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Who stars in Jailhouse Rock?

Jailhouse Rock stars Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, and Vaughn Taylor, and was directed by Richard Thorpe.

How long is Jailhouse Rock?

Jailhouse Rock has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes.

When did Jailhouse Rock come out?

Jailhouse Rock was released in 1957.

What genre is Jailhouse Rock?

Jailhouse Rock is a music and drama film.

Is Jailhouse Rock worth watching?

Jailhouse Rock holds an average audience score of 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.