Jailhouse Rock (1957)

The Story

Vince Everett is serving a one-year jail sentence for manslaughter. While in the big house, his cellmate, a former country singer, introduces him to the record business. Everett takes to it so well that he decides to become a singer when he gets out. However, he is quickly disillusioned by the record business. But with the help of a new friend, he decides to form his own label, and soon becomes an overnight sensation. But when he becomes a superstar, will his desire for fame and money cause him to forget the people who got him there?

Rating

PG

Duration

96 min

Country

USA

Cast

Dean Jones, Elvis Presley, Mickey Shaughnessy, Judy Tyler, Jennifer Holden

Director

Richard Thorpe