Don't Knock The Rock
"Rock'N'Roll Will Save The Day!"
Originally released in 1956. Don't Knock The Rock is a music film. directed by Fred F. Sears. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bill Haley, Alan Dale, and Alan Freed
Synopsis
Rock-and-roller Arnie Haynes returns to his hometown as a hero to the teenagers. However, the mayor and other concerned adults have banned him from performing in his hometown because they consider him and his music a negative influence on the youth. But with the help of disc jockey/publicist Alan Freed and fellow artists (including Bill Haley and the Comets and Little Richard), they hope to convince everyone that rock and roll is not as dangerous as the adults think.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 14, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Clover Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don't Knock The Rock about?
Rock-and-roller Arnie Haynes returns to his hometown as a hero to the teenagers. However, the mayor and other concerned adults have banned him from performing in his hometown because they consider ...
Who directed Don't Knock The Rock?
Don't Knock The Rock was directed by Fred F. Sears.
How long is Don't Knock The Rock?
Don't Knock The Rock has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Don't Knock The Rock released?
Don't Knock The Rock was released on December 14, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Don't Knock The Rock?
The main cast of Don't Knock The Rock includes Bill Haley, Alan Dale, Alan Freed, The Treniers, Little Richard.