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Jailhouse Rock is a 1957 American musical drama film directed by Richard Thorpe and starring Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Vaughn Taylor and Jennifer Holden.
Elvis Presley stars as Vince Everett, a former convict who becomes a rock star after his release. The film features his songs, including the title track, and his romance with Judy Tyler, who died in a car accident after filming.
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- Drama, Music, Musical
- Richard Thorpe
- 1957-11-08
Find out who starred in the classic Elvis Presley musical film Jailhouse Rock, directed by Richard Thorpe. See the full list of actors, writers, and other crew members on IMDb.
Jun 15, 2018 · JAILHOUSE ROCK (1957) - Elvis Presley - Classic Movie Musical Numbers. After learning to play the guitar in prison, a young man (Elvis Presley) becomes a rock 'n' roll sensation. ...more.
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- 17.8M
- Turner Classic Movies
A musical drama film starring Elvis Presley as a young singer who rises to fame after serving time for manslaughter. The film follows his struggles with the record industry, his love interests, and his former cellmate.
A young man, Vince Everett (Elvis Presley), is convicted of manslaughter after being drawn into a bar fight while trying to defend a woman. In prison, Everett finds salvation when his cellmate, a...
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- Musical
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Based on a true story, the film follows Vince Everett, a young man who learns to play the guitar in prison and becomes a rock 'n' roll star. He faces challenges from his manager, his record label, and his love interests as he rises to fame and fortune.