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Jailhouse Rock( 1957)

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Elvis in Action as Never Before!

Overview

After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Elvis Presley

      Vince Everett

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      Judy Tyler

      Peggy Van Alden

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      Mickey Shaughnessy

      Hunk Houghton

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      Vaughn Taylor

      Mr. Shores (narrator)

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      Jennifer Holden

      Sherry Wilson

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      Dean Jones

      Teddy Talbot

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      Anne Neyland

      Laury Jackson

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      Percy Helton

      Sam Brewster (uncredited)

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      Tracey Morgan

      Girl in Booth (uncredited)

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      Scotty Moore

      Guitar Player (uncredited)

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      Bill Black

      Bass Player (uncredited)

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      Mike Stoller

      Piano Player (uncredited)

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      Allen Jaffe

      Convict (uncredited)

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      Joe Gilbert

      Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

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    A review by John Chard

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    Written by John Chard on Thu Sep 05 2019
    "That ain't tactics honey, it's just the beast in me." Elvis Presley plays "Vince Everett" who goes to jail after accidentally killing a man in a bar fight. While in the big house he is paired in his cell with Hunk Houghton (Mickey Shaughnessy), an ageing country singer whose best days are behind him. The pair strike up a friendship and Houghton teaches Everett to play the guitar, however, it's apparent that Everett is all about the voice. Recognising this fact, Houghton is quick to strike up a contract with Everett so that once both are on the outside they can make some money in the music i...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    1000000.00

    Revenue

    4000000.00

    Keywords

    • jail
    • rock music
    • black and white