Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The Early Years (1955-1970) (2000)

Directors:

Edith Becker, Kevin Burns

Writer:

Ed Singer

Stars:

Ringo Starr, Ray Anthony, William Asher

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ringo Starr	...	Narrator (voice)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

parenthesis in title | year in title | rock music | hyphen in title | colon in title | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

2 July 2000 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Movie Classics (AMC), Foxstar Productions, Prometheus Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

145 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Black and White Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Features Go, Johnny, Go! (1959)

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Soundtracks

"Judy's Turn To Cry"
Written by Beverly Ross and Edna Lewis
Performed by Lesley Gore

User Reviews

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.