Rock Around the Clock
“The screen's first great rock 'n' roll feature!”
5.7/ 10IMDb6.217
19561h 17m
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?
Top-billed cast
- LLisa Gaye
- HHarry Tyler
- ZZola Taylor
- MMartha Wentworth
- JJohnny Grande
- AAlan Freed
- MMonty O'Grady
- SSteve Carruthers
- RRuss Conti
- CCharles Sherlock
Crew
- Director
- Fred F. Sears
- Writers
- James B. Gordon, Robert E. Kent
- Producer
- Sam Katzman
- Production
- Clover Productions, Columbia Pictures
Frequently asked questions
What is Rock Around the Clock rated?
Rock Around the Clock has an audience rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 17 votes.
Who directed Rock Around the Clock?
Rock Around the Clock was directed by Fred F. Sears.
When was Rock Around the Clock released?
Rock Around the Clock was released in 1956.
