Jailhouse Rock

+ intro by Adrian Wootton, Chief Executive, Film London and British Film Commission

Presley is imprisoned but at his charismatic best in this classic 1950s musical.

  • Director

    Richard Thorpe

  • With

    Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy

  • USA 1957. 96min

  • 35mm

  • Certificate

    PG

Presley plays Vince Everett who, while serving time for manslaughter, is taught to play guitar by a cell mate. His fame as a performer spreads when he takes part in an inmate’s concert that is broadcast on national television. Presley’s best film is well-served by Leiber and Stoller’s fine soundtrack. However, at the time some were shocked that Elvis’ character was more an anti-hero than a stock heroic figure.

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