Jailhouse Rock

"Elvis in Action as Never Before!"

Nov 8 1957 Approved 1h 36m
Drama, Music, Musical

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

Plot

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?

Written by

Guy Trosper, Nedrick Young

Directed by

Richard Thorpe

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Avon Productions

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins

Scores
# of Votes
10,570
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
68
Popularity
NA