Jailhouse Rock

About Jailhouse Rock

Young convict Vince Everett, serving time for manslaughter, discovers his musical talent in prison and becomes a rock and roll star after his release, navigating fame and relationships.

Jailhouse Rock is a 1957 music film directed by Richard Thorpe. Elvis Presley stars as Vince Everett, Judy Tyler as Peggy Van Alden, Mickey Shaughnessy as Hunk Houghton, and Vaughn Taylor as Mr. Shores (narrator).

At 96 minutes long, it arrived in January 1957. Written by Guy Trosper.

Shelv files it under rock 'n' roll, rock music, jail, and rock musical. It scores 6.3 out of 10 from 208 TMDB voters and it carries a NR rating.

Phantom of the Paradise, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and A Hard Day's Night make useful companions to Jailhouse Rock, all filed under musical.