After serving time for manslaughter, young Vince Everett becomes a teenage rock star.
Jailhouse Rock (1957) is a musical drama that stars Elvis Presley as Vince Everett, a young man sentenced to prison for manslaughter after a barroom brawl. While incarcerated, Vince discovers his passion for singing and learns to play the guitar with the help of a fellow inmate, who was once a country singer. After his release, Vince pursues a career in music and rises to fame, but his newfound success brings challenges, such as dealing with the pitfalls of fame, ego, and strained personal relationships. The film is famous for its iconic musical numbers, particularly the electrifying performance of the song "Jailhouse Rock."