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Rock Around the Clock

5.8 (19 votes)• 1956• 77m•Released

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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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Languages: English

Director: Fred F. Sears

Starring Cast: Johnny Johnston, Alix Talton, Lisa Gaye, John Archer, Henry Slate, Earl Barton

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