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Top Cast
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John Saxon
Jimmy Daley
Luana Patten
Joan Wright
Sal Mineo
Angelo Barrato
Edward Platt
Thomas Daley Sr.
Fay Wray
Beth Daley
George Winslow
Thomas Daley, III
Rod McKuen
Ox Bentley
Shelley Fabares
Teresa "Twinky" Daley
Douglas Fowley
Pop Wright
Alan Reed Jr.
'Sax' Lewis
Bob Courtney
'Half-Note' Harris
Susan Volkman
Carol Saunders (as Susan Volkmann)
Caryl Volkman
Claire Saunders (as Caryl Volkmann)
April Kent
Kay Norton
Sue George
Lori Parker
Walter Reed
Mr. Reid
Glen Kramer
Bruce Carter
Johnny Grant
Johnny Grant
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Bartlett
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert H. Margolis, William Raynor
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- Rock, Pretty Baby
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Bartlett
Herbert H. Margolis, William Raynor
Henry Mancini
George Robinson
Fredrick Y. Smith
Edmond Chevie
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Bartlett
Director
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Fredrick Y. Smith
Editor
Edmond Chevie
Producer
George Robinson
Director of Photography
Herbert H. Margolis
Writer
William Raynor
Writer
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Rock, Pretty Baby.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rock, Pretty Baby
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rock, Pretty Baby about?
A high school rock group enters a band contest.
Who directed Rock, Pretty Baby?
Rock, Pretty Baby was directed by Richard Bartlett.
Who stars in Rock, Pretty Baby?
The principal cast of Rock, Pretty Baby includes John Saxon, Luana Patten, Sal Mineo, Edward Platt, Fay Wray.
When was Rock, Pretty Baby released and how long is it?
Rock, Pretty Baby was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Rock, Pretty Baby?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rock, Pretty Baby was composed by Henry Mancini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rock, Pretty Baby?
Rock, Pretty Baby holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).