Jailhouse Rock
“Elvis in Action as Never Before!”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-11-13
Top Cast
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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)
Tracey Morgan
Girl in Booth (uncredited)
Scotty Moore
Guitar Player (uncredited)
Bill Black
Bass Player (uncredited)
Mike Stoller
Piano Player (uncredited)
Allen Jaffe
Convict (uncredited)
Joe Gilbert
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Memphis, Tennessee
Festival / Special Debut
November 8, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 5, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4x
+$3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Thorpe
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Trosper
- Original Score
- Jeff Alexander
- Original Title
- Jailhouse Rock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4M
- Production Studios
- Avon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Thorpe
Guy Trosper, Nedrick Young
Jeff Alexander
Robert J. Bronner
Ralph E. Winters
Pandro S. Berman
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Thorpe
Director
Guy Trosper
Screenplay
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Pandro S. Berman
Producer
Robert J. Bronner
Director of Photography
Jeff Alexander
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jailhouse Rock
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jailhouse Rock about?
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.
Who directed Jailhouse Rock?
Jailhouse Rock was directed by Richard Thorpe.
Who stars in Jailhouse Rock?
The principal cast of Jailhouse Rock includes Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Vaughn Taylor, Jennifer Holden.
When was Jailhouse Rock released and how long is it?
Jailhouse Rock was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Jailhouse Rock?
Jailhouse Rock had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $4M at the worldwide box office (4 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Jailhouse Rock?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jailhouse Rock was composed by Jeff Alexander.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jailhouse Rock?
Jailhouse Rock holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).