Jailhouse Rock

Elvis in Action as Never Before!

Collections: National Film Registry
Studio: Avon Productions
Year: 1957
Critics Rating: 66%
Audience Rating: 71%
Duration: 1 h 36 m
Updated: 2026 Aug 07
Genres: Drama Music Musical Romance

Movie ID: 159736
Server: Main Plex Server

Jailhouse Rock

Synopsis

After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star.
Cast
Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley Vince Everett
Judy Tyler
Judy Tyler Peggy Van Alden
Mickey Shaughnessy
Mickey Shaughnessy Hunk Houghton
Vaughn Taylor
Vaughn Taylor Mr. Shores (narrator)
Jennifer Holden
Jennifer Holden Sherry Wilson
Dean Jones
Dean Jones Teddy Talbot
Anne Neyland
Anne Neyland Laury Jackson
Percy Helton
Percy Helton Sam Brewster (uncredited)
Tracey Morgan
Tracey Morgan Girl in Booth (uncredited)
Scotty Moore
Scotty Moore Guitar Player (uncredited)
Bill Black
Bill Black Bass Player (uncredited)
Mike Stoller
Mike Stoller Piano Player (uncredited)
Crew
Richard Thorpe
Richard Thorpe Director
Guy Trosper
Guy Trosper Screenplay
Pandro S. Berman
Pandro S. Berman Producer
Nedrick Young
Nedrick Young Story

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