Rock Around the World (1957)
70 min | Biography, Drama, Music

Rock Around the World (1957)

70 min | Biography, Drama, Music

This is the story of the early life and rise to fame of Tommy Steele. His manager wanted him to be a tough rock'n'roller and so challenge Elvis Presley but Tommy is too nice. He becomes famous anyway!!

Director

Gerard Bryant

Writer

Norman Hudis (screenplay)

Producer

Herbert Smith

Cinematographer

Peter Hennessy

Editor

Ann Chegwidden

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Updated May 30, 1957

Release date

Aug 1957 (United States)

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31 cast members

Name	Known for
Tommy Steele Tommy Steele Tommy Steele See fewer	Half a Sixpence (1967)
Humphrey Lyttelton Self (as Humphrey Lyttleton and his Band) Self (as Humphrey Lyttleton and his Band) See fewer	It's Great to Be Young! (1956)
Chas McDevitt Self (as Chas. McDevitt Skiffle Group) Self (as Chas. McDevitt Skiffle Group) See fewer	Nice Time (1957)
Nancy Whiskey Self Self See fewer	Nice Time (1957)
Tommy Eytle Self (as Tommy Eytle's Calypso Band) Self (as Tommy Eytle's Calypso Band) See fewer	EastEnders (1985)
Chris O'Brien Self (as Chris O'Brien's Caribbeans) Self (as Chris O'Brien's Caribbeans) See fewer	The Prime Time (1960)
Leo Pollini Steelmen's Drummer (as The Steelmen) Steelmen's Drummer (as The Steelmen) See fewer	Rock Around the World (1957)
Dennis Price Steelmen's Pianist (as The Steelmen) Steelmen's Pianist (as The Steelmen) See fewer	Sounds Like Us (1969)
Alan Stuart Steelmen's Saxophonist (as The Steelmen) Steelmen's Saxophonist (as The Steelmen) See fewer	Willow (1988)
Alan Weighell Steelmen's Bassist (as The Steelmen) Steelmen's Bassist (as The Steelmen) See fewer	Rock Around the World (1957)
Lisa Daniely Hospital Nurse Hospital Nurse See fewer	Holiday Week (1952)
Hilda Fenemore Mrs.Steele Mrs.Steele See fewer	Chance of a Lifetime (1950)
Charles Lamb Mr. Steele Mr. Steele See fewer	Department S (1969)
Patrick Westwood Brushes Brushes See fewer	The Crime of the Century (1956)
Peter Lewiston John Kennedy John Kennedy See fewer	BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950)
Cyril Chamberlain Chief Steward Chief Steward See fewer	A Night to Remember (1958)
John Boxer Paul Lincoln Paul Lincoln See fewer	The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
Bryan Coleman Hospital Doctor Hospital Doctor See fewer	The Crying Game (1992)
Bernard Hunter Busker, the Guitarist Busker, the Guitarist See fewer	BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950)
Jill Carson Actress (uncredited) Actress (uncredited) See fewer	The Ugly Duckling (1959)
Pamela Chamberlain Woman clapping (uncredited) Woman clapping (uncredited) See fewer
Pauline Chamberlain Woman Clapping Singer (uncredited) Woman Clapping Singer (uncredited) See fewer
Mark Daly Junkshop Man (uncredited) Junkshop Man (uncredited) See fewer	A Cuckoo in the Nest (1933)
Hunter Hancock Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited) See fewer
Arthur Howell Club Patron (uncredited) Club Patron (uncredited) See fewer	Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991)
Pat Laurence Minor role (uncredited) Minor role (uncredited) See fewer	It's a Wonderful World (1956)
Tom Littlewood Judo Instructor (uncredited) Judo Instructor (uncredited) See fewer
Martin Lyder Jiver on Ship's Dance Floor (uncredited) Jiver on Ship's Dance Floor (uncredited) See fewer	Sweet Beat (1959)
Fred Nicholas Club Patron (uncredited) Club Patron (uncredited) See fewer	The Vise (1954)
Terry Sartain Jiver on Ship's Dance Floor (uncredited) Jiver on Ship's Dance Floor (uncredited) See fewer	Emma (1972)
Bill Shine Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited) See fewer	The Red Shoes (1948)

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