Jailhouse Rock (17-Oct-1957)
Director: Richard Thorpe Writers: Guy Trosper; Nedrick Young Producer: Pandro S. Berman Keywords: Musical, Prison, Rock and Roll Elvis Presley is Vince Everett, jailed for manslaughter after he accidentally kills a man in a barroom fight. There is cellmate is Hunk Houghton, faded country music singer who teaches Everett guitar and later becomes his business partner. Good story, great soundtrack, and a smoldering Elvis in one of his best films. Entered 2004 into the National Film Registry.
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Name | Occupation | Birth | Death | Known for |
Dean Jones |
Actor |
25-Jan-1931 |
1-Sep-2015 |
That Darn Cat! |
Elvis Presley |
Singer |
8-Jan-1935 |
16-Aug-1977 |
Rock and roll icon |
Mickey Shaughnessy |
Actor |
5-Aug-1920 |
23-Jul-1985 |
Jailhouse Rock |
Judy Tyler |
Actor |
9-Oct-1933 |
4-Jul-1957 |
Jailhouse Rock |
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