- Actors: Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Vaughn Taylor, Jennifer Holden
- Directors: Richard Thorpe
- Writers: Guy Trosper, Nedrick Young
- Producers: Kathryn Hereford, Pandro S. Berman
- Language English
- Classification: To be announced
- Studio: Warner
- VHS Release Date: 31 July 2000
- Run Time: 96 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CJB1
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 5,602 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Elvis Presley's third and best film is this musical romp released in 1957, just as the Big "E" was reaching the peak of his hip-swivelling pre-army success. Filmed in ultra-cool black and white, the movie stars Elvis as a good ol' boy who saves a woman from an assault but kills her attacker, so he's convicted of manslaughter and sent to jail. While doing time he takes up the guitar and becomes a singing sensation, ready for the big time when he's finally released. He becomes a big star but his inflated ego gets him into trouble with his former cellmate and his new girlfriend. Short on plot but heavy on rock & roll, this EP classic features such hit songs as "Treat Me Nice", "Baby, I Don't Care", "Don't Leave Me Now" and, of course, the classic title song, performed in an elaborate jailhouse number that Elvis choreographed himself. This is Elvis in all his big-screen glory, and the movie's upbeat ending made it a huge success during its original release. --Jeff Shannon
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In November 1950, a young man working as an usher at the Lowe's State Theatre in Memphis earned $12.75 a week and dreamed of becoming a movie star. A scant handful of years later he would see that dream come true - with a few stops along the way to become the most popular musical phenomenon the world has ever seen! Elvis Presley began filming Jailhouse Rock, his third motion picture in May 1957. It would go on to become one of his most popular films....and one of the last he would make before becoming the most famous inductee in the history of the U.S Army.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Too often Elvis' film career is dismissed out of hand, the profusion of banal Hollywood pictures that he made taken as the sum total of his acting ability. But look back to the early days and specifically this, Elvis' third film (made in 1957 before his army induction) and you'll find something very special indeed. Given the rarity of a decent script and credible characterisation Elvis was actually quite a gifted actor as this trailblazing film amply demonstrates.
Vince Everett is a young man full of misdirected passion. A spell of trouble lands him in jail -cue terrific title sequence-and after a few stumbles in the dark, certainly ' All Shook Up' Everett finally finds his true niche as a singer.
With a strong supporting cast -including Judy Tyler who was tragically killed shortly after the film's release- Jailhouse Rock has a lot to recommend it, not least Elvis' sensational performance, often acclaimed as a career best. This is a moot point as he made at least a handful of other first-rate films, but what's not in dispute is how enormously enjoyable this vintage slice of rock 'n' roll is in every respect: it positively oozes pizazz!
Forget anything detrimental that you've heard about Elvis' films and simply wallow in the musical glory of Elvis Presley in his heyday.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is the rebel Elvis, the type of role he should have been given more of. To those who say that Elvis couldn't act, I say quit listening to those who group all Elvis films into one category, sit down and watch the man act! Elvis shows flashes of Dean, Brando and Newman as he delivers such lines as: 'That's the way the mop flops, kid'; 'Lady, I don't know what the hell you're talking about'; 'That ain't tactics honey, that's the beast in me' and 'I'm starting a new custom: no tip'. Guaranteed to make you see Elvis in a new light as a great actor. Beautiful!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Before the 60's films that made Elvis a joke came Jailhouse Rock. This film will forever go down in history as his best loved movie and soundtrack. Before the world of pop video came Jailhouse Rock and no one could stop the powerful force of Elvis on or off screen! Elvis wanted to be James Dean, the teen rebel, and in this film Elvis was just that. Elvis acted great in this film and I believe he would have become a huge film star but the army stopped that.
Jailhouse Rock is my fave Elvis film. I loved all his early films but this one stands out from the rest. The 60's films were a joke but in the 50's Elvis ruled the film world. He acted like James Dean, he became that film rebel. This film should have been released again this year but I can live with watching it on video like everyone esle.
I give this film 5/5. There is no other music film that stands out like Jailhouse Rock!
Jailhouse Rock is my fave Elvis film. I loved all his early films but this one stands out from the rest. The 60's films were a joke but in the 50's Elvis ruled the film world. He acted like James Dean, he became that film rebel. This film should have been released again this year but I can live with watching it on video like everyone esle.
I give this film 5/5. There is no other music film that stands out like Jailhouse Rock!
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One of The Better Elvis Films
I always believed that the early Elvis films were the best. He showed a raw edge and acting style which was similar to James Dean in those days. Read more
Published on 23 Oct 2006 by E. A. Redfearn
ELVIS IN HIS PRIME...
Yes, he did make 33 films and most of them are utterly forgettable.... But a few deserves better observation, like Love Me Tender 1956, King Creole 1958, Flaming Star 1960 og Stay... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2006 by Henning Sebastian Jahre
An Elvis fan
As this film was one of his first it was enjoyable but not as good as his music and singing which is the best. He will always remain an excellent entertainer and loved by all.
Published on 8 Mar 2005 by O.V.M.Lewis
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