The read
It runs a compact 1h 17m.
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?
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
19 audience votes
Key crew
- Robert E. KentScreenplay
- Fred F. SearsDirector
- James B. GordonScreenplay
Cast
- Johnny JohnstonSteve Hollis
- Alix TaltonCorinne Talbot
- Lisa GayeLisa Johns
- John ArcherMike Dodd
- Henry SlateCorny LaSalle
- Earl BartonJimmy Johns
- Bill HaleyHimself
- Alan FreedHimself
- Freddie BellHimself
- Tony MartinezHimself
- Harry TylerMotel Manager
- Ernie Freeman ComboHimself
Stills
Themes
rock music