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Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970)

  • TV Movie
  • 2000
  • 2h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970) (2000)
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Ringo Starr narrates this compilation of clips from classic "Rock and Roll" films from the 1950s and 60s.Ringo Starr narrates this compilation of clips from classic "Rock and Roll" films from the 1950s and 60s.Ringo Starr narrates this compilation of clips from classic "Rock and Roll" films from the 1950s and 60s.

  • Directors
    • Edith Becker
    • Kevin Burns
  • Writer
    • Ed Singer
  • Stars
    • Ringo Starr
    • Ray Anthony
    • William Asher
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    72
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    • Directors
      • Edith Becker
      • Kevin Burns
    • Writer
      • Ed Singer
    • Stars
      • Ringo Starr
      • Ray Anthony
      • William Asher
    • 1User review
    • 1Critic review
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    Ringo Starr
    Ringo Starr
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Ray Anthony
    Ray Anthony
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    William Asher
    William Asher
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Frankie Avalon
    Frankie Avalon
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Chuck Berry
    Chuck Berry
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Steve Binder
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Pat Boone
    Pat Boone
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Richard Brooks
    Richard Brooks
    • Self (1990 interview)
    • (uncredited)
    Chubby Checker
    Chubby Checker
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Marshall Crenshaw
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Dick Dale
    Dick Dale
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Jackie DeShannon
    Jackie DeShannon
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Micky Dolenz
    Micky Dolenz
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Brian Epstein
    Brian Epstein
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    • (uncredited)
    Fabian
    Fabian
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Lesley Gore
    Lesley Gore
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    Arlo Guthrie
    Arlo Guthrie
    • Self
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Edith Becker
      • Kevin Burns
    • Writer
      • Ed Singer
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    7helpless_dancer

    Rock n' Roll ain't never gonna die....is it?

    Interesting documentary on the beginnings of rock music containing many clips of pioneering bands in concert footage, musicals, and movies. I was impressed with the number of rock music films that were done back in the 50's and 60's, most of which I had never heard. Many of them seemed to follow a similar format showcasing several popular singers built around a hinky dinky plot of teens doing their own thing while the parents go all woebegone over the world coming to an end due to the evil music. Too many big stars to name them all, and many were passed over rapidly, but suffice it to say if you want a nice overview of the early years this is good film to watch.

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    • Alternate versions
      American Movie Classics re-edited this film the following year, taking out all of the 1950s footage and replacing it with extra 1960s footage that was not used in the original special. They re-titled it "Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1960s."
    • Connections
      Features Sun Valley Serenade (1941)
    • Soundtracks
      Rock Around the Clock
      Written by James E. Myers as James Meyers and Max Freedman

      Performed by Bill Haley and the Comets

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    • Release date
      • July 2, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • American Movie Classics (AMC)
      • Foxstar Productions
      • Prometheus Entertainment
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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