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Jailhouse Rock
Elvis in Action as Never Before!
Jan 17, 1957 · 1h 36m
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Music
Drama
PLOT
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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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
Percy Helton
Sam Brewster (uncredited)
Directed by
Richard Thorpe
DETAILS
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$1,000,000
Revenue
$4,000,000
Production
Avon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country
US
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