Rock Around the Clock
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?
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Rock Around the Clock
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Mar 21, 1956
Runtime
1h 17m
Genres
Drama, Music, Romance, Comedy
User Score
60%
Original Title
Rock Around the Clock
Production Companies
Clover Productions, Columbia Pictures
Director
Fred F. Sears
Description
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?