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The story of Alan Freed, the pioneering disc jockey who was instrumental in introducing and popularizing rock 'n' roll in the 1950s.The story of Alan Freed, the pioneering disc jockey who was instrumental in introducing and popularizing rock 'n' roll in the 1950s.The story of Alan Freed, the pioneering disc jockey who was instrumental in introducing and popularizing rock 'n' roll in the 1950s.
Carl Weaver
- Member of The Chesterfields
- (as Carl Earl Weaver)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaDuring a television interview at the time just after this movie was released, Chuck Berry said he handled his own wardrobe, and it was all authentic. He still had an entire closet full of the suits he wore while touring during the time frame portrayed in the movie, so what he wears in the movie is what he wore on stage during the 1950s.
- GoofsBuddy Holly's birthday (7 September) fell on Labor Day in 1959, so Artie would have had the day off from school anyway.
- Quotes
[last lines]
Alan Freed: You can stop me, but you're never gonna stop rock and roll!
- Crazy creditsThe closing credits role over a black and white still photo of the real Alan Freed at a radio microphone.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s (2002)
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You can't stop rock 'n' roll.
This movie is based very loosely on the career of Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed and his contribution to the development of rock 'n' roll. I thought the acting was way over the top. I do appreciate Tim McIntire's portrayal of Freed. He put the point across that Freed lived and breathed rock 'n' roll and introduced a score of hit makers to the world. But remember he was also trying his best to better his own career.
My favorite part of the movie is the finale where wild man Jerry Lee Lewis stands singing on top of a piano in the middle of a riot. Chuck Berry helped make the move legit. And Screamin' Jay Hawkins brought the house down.
I hate to say that I thought the whole movie was pretty much self serving, but very fun to watch. If you were a teen or near teen as I was when the real thing was happening, you will certainly start having flashbacks.
Also in the cast are a very young Jay Leno and Fran Drescher. There is also Laraine Newman and Melanie Chartoff way before they made careers in comedy. You also might notice Hamilton Camp, Moosie Drier and Brenda Russell.
Watch this again and don't be afraid to let the good times roll.
My favorite part of the movie is the finale where wild man Jerry Lee Lewis stands singing on top of a piano in the middle of a riot. Chuck Berry helped make the move legit. And Screamin' Jay Hawkins brought the house down.
I hate to say that I thought the whole movie was pretty much self serving, but very fun to watch. If you were a teen or near teen as I was when the real thing was happening, you will certainly start having flashbacks.
Also in the cast are a very young Jay Leno and Fran Drescher. There is also Laraine Newman and Melanie Chartoff way before they made careers in comedy. You also might notice Hamilton Camp, Moosie Drier and Brenda Russell.
Watch this again and don't be afraid to let the good times roll.
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- michaelRokeefe
- Sep 9, 2000
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $7,932,571
- Gross worldwide
- $7,932,571
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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