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Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304479759
Format: Black & White, Original recording reissued, Soundtrack, NTSC
ISBN: 6304479751
Label: MGM (Warner)
Manufacturer: MGM (Warner)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Warner)
Release Date: July 08, 1997
Running Time: 96 minutes
Sales Rank: 15160
Studio: MGM (Warner)
Theatrical Release Date: November 08, 1957
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Editorial Review:
Amazon.com essential video:
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-swiveling 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
Amazon.com:
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-swiveling 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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - Jail House Rock {HD DVD}
I saw Jailhouse Rock many Years ago on TV and now have it on HD DVD with a great performance by Elvis and one of his better films Recommended .
Rating: - ELVIS AT HIS BEST
In my opinion, this is the best movie Elvis made. It shows his natural ability to act, and if Parker had not been in control and allowed Elvis good parts, people would have a very different opinion on Elvis' Hollywood career. King Creole is a close second to this movie. The music in this movie is awesome!
Rating: - ELVIS BEST MOVIE HE NEVER COULD WATCH
This was Elvis' finest film although he never would see it during his life due to the terribly tragic death of his co-star Judy Tyler. She recently wed after the film and was killed with her new husband in a car crash very shortly after the film wrap. Elvis, who was very fond of her, (she made only one other film-Bop Girl) vowed never to watch the film as it was too painful to see the late Ms Tyler- so full of life- with so short a time to live. It is sad that one of the few films worth viewing, ... Read More
Rating: - Elvis fan's treasure
Jailhouse Rock [Blu-ray]
True Elvis fan's movie, Joy to watch and listen to the king sing in his prime!
Rating:  - For Elvis fans
This was his third movie. Not much of a movie but the jail house rock number rocks. I actually enjoyed watching this movie more with the commentary on because this is realy more a nostalgic look at Elvis the movie itself is not that great. But Elvis fans will love the picture and sound quality and commentary.
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Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304479759
Format: Black & White, Original recording reissued, Soundtrack, NTSC
ISBN: 6304479751
Label: MGM (Warner)
Manufacturer: MGM (Warner)
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: MGM (Warner)
Release Date: July 08, 1997
Running Time: 96 minutes
Sales Rank: 15160
Studio: MGM (Warner)
Theatrical Release Date: November 08, 1957