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1956

Rock Around the Clock

Directed by Fred F. Sears
The screen's first great rock 'n' roll feature!

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?

Duration

1h 17m

Released

March 21, 1956

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Cast53

  • Johnny Johnston
  • Alix Talton
  • Lisa Gaye
  • John Archer
  • Henry Slate
  • Earl Barton
  • Bill Haley
  • Alan Freed
  • Freddie Bell

Part ofThe Rock Around the Clock Collection

Includes Rock Around the Clock (1956), and Don't Knock The Rock (1956).

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