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Rock Around the Clock (1956)

• March 21, 1956
• 1h 17m

• Drama
• Music
• Romance
• Comedy

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

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

Writers

Robert E. Kent, James B. Gordon

Starring

Johnny Johnston, Alix Talton, Lisa Gaye