Rock Around the Clock
“The screen's first great rock 'n' roll feature!”
Synopsis
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?
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Johnny Johnston
Steve Hollis
Alix Talton
Corinne Talbot
Lisa Gaye
Lisa Johns
John Archer
Mike Dodd
Henry Slate
Corny LaSalle
Earl Barton
Jimmy Johns
Bill Haley
Himself
Alan Freed
Himself
Freddie Bell
Himself
Tony Martinez
Himself
Harry Tyler
Motel Manager
Ernie Freeman Combo
Himself
Robert Banas
Dancer (uncredited)
Franny Beecher
Himself
Lynette Bernay
Girl at Strawberry Springs Dance (uncredited)
Gilbert Brady
Dancer (uncredited)
Nikki Faustino Brady
Dancer (uncredited)
Frankie Brent
Himself
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 21, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred F. Sears
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Kent, James B. Gordon
- Original Title
- Rock Around the Clock
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Clover Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred F. Sears
Robert E. Kent, James B. Gordon
Benjamin H. Kline
Saul A. Goodkind, Jack Ogilvie
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Robert E. Kent
Screenplay
Fred F. Sears
Director
James B. Gordon
Screenplay
Sam Katzman
Producer
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Saul A. Goodkind
Editor
Jack Ogilvie
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rock Around the Clock
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What is Rock Around the Clock about?
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?
Who directed Rock Around the Clock?
Rock Around the Clock was directed by Fred F. Sears.
Who stars in Rock Around the Clock?
The principal cast of Rock Around the Clock includes Johnny Johnston, Alix Talton, Lisa Gaye, John Archer, Henry Slate.
When was Rock Around the Clock released and how long is it?
Rock Around the Clock was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.