Rock Around the Clock (1956)

5.8/10 77 min Drama Music Romance Comedy

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?

Cast

Johnny Johnston

Steve Hollis

Alix Talton

Corinne Talbot

Lisa Gaye

Lisa Johns

John Archer

Mike Dodd

Henry Slate

Corny LaSalle

Bill Haley

Himself

Alan Freed

Himself

Harry Tyler

Motel Manager

Robert Banas

Dancer (uncredited)

Lynette Bernay

Girl at Strawberry Springs Dance (uncredited)

Steve Carruthers

Club Patron (uncredited)

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