Movie
Jailhouse Rock
1957NR1h 36m6.3 / 10
Elvis in Action as Never Before!
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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.
More about Jailhouse Rock
Cast
Elvis PresleyVince Everett
Judy TylerPeggy Van Alden
Mickey ShaughnessyHunk Houghton
Vaughn TaylorMr. Shores (narrator)
Jennifer HoldenSherry Wilson
Dean JonesTeddy Talbot
Anne NeylandLaury Jackson
Percy HeltonSam Brewster (uncredited)Credits
- Directed by
- Richard Thorpe
- Written by
- Guy Trosper, Nedrick Young
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $1M
- Box office
- $4M
Production
- Avon ProductionsUnited States
Metro-Goldwyn-MayerUnited States
Themes
black and whitejailmusicalrock musicrock musical
