Jailhouse Rock
"Elvis in Action as Never Before!"
Originally released in 1957. Jailhouse Rock is a music/drama film. directed by Richard Thorpe.
Starring Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, and Mickey Shaughnessy
Synopsis
After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 17, 1957
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (184 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$4M
4.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Elvis Presley
as Vince Everett
Judy Tyler
as Peggy Van Alden
Mickey Shaughnessy
as Hunk Houghton
Vaughn Taylor
as Mr. Shores (narrator)
Jennifer Holden
as Sherry Wilson
Dean Jones
as Teddy Talbot
Anne Neyland
as Laury Jackson
Percy Helton
as Sam Brewster (uncredited)
Tracey Morgan
as Girl in Booth (uncredited)
Scotty Moore
as Guitar Player (uncredited)
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,000,000
Production Companies
- Avon Productions
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jailhouse Rock about?
After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star.
Who directed Jailhouse Rock?
Jailhouse Rock was directed by Richard Thorpe.
How long is Jailhouse Rock?
Jailhouse Rock has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Jailhouse Rock released?
Jailhouse Rock was released on January 17, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jailhouse Rock?
The main cast of Jailhouse Rock includes Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Vaughn Taylor, Jennifer Holden.
Is Jailhouse Rock worth watching?
Jailhouse Rock has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 184 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.