Don't Knock the Rock_
"Rock'N'Roll Will Save The Day!"
Rock-and-roller Arnie Haynes returns to his hometown as a hero to the teenagers. However, the mayor and other concerned adults have banned him from performing in his hometown because they consider him and his music a negative influence on the youth. But with the help of disc jockey/publicist Alan Freed and fellow artists (including Bill Haley and the Comets and Little Richard), they hope to convince everyone that rock and roll is not as dangerous as the adults think.
Starring
Bill Haley, Alan Dale, Alan Freed
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
4 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Don't Knock the Rock was released 70 years ago in 1956.
Overview
Rock-and-roller Arnie Haynes returns to his hometown as a hero to the teenagers. However, the mayor and other concerned adults have banned him from performin...
Don't Knock the Rock is a Music film with a runtime of 1h 24m.
CAST (17)
Bill Haley
Himself
AD
Alan Dale
Arnie Haines
Alan Freed
Himself
TT
The Treniers
The Treniers
Little Richard
Himself
DA
Dave Appell
Dave Appell
A
Applejacks
The Applejacks
PH
Patricia Hardy
Francine MacLaine
Fay Baker
Arlene MacLaine
Jana Lund
Sunny Everett
GG
Gail Ganley
Molly Haines - Sister
Pierre Watkin
Mayor George Bagley
George Cisar
Tom Everett - Influential Citizen
Dick Elliott
Sheriff at End
JB
Jovada Ballard
Jovada Ballard - Jitterbug Contest Winner
JB
Jimmy Ballard
Jimmy Ballard - Jitterbug Contest Winner
HJ
Helen Jay
Castle theatre girl
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Don't Knock the Rock about?
Rock-and-roller Arnie Haynes returns to his hometown as a hero to the teenagers. However, the mayor and other concerned adults have banned him from performing in his hometown because they consider him and his music a negative influence on the youth. But with the help of disc jockey/publicist Alan Freed and fellow artists (including Bill Haley and the Comets and Little Richard), they hope to convince everyone that rock and roll is not as dangerous as the adults think.
How long is Don't Knock the Rock?
Don't Knock the Rock has a runtime of 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Who stars in Don't Knock the Rock?
The cast of Don't Knock the Rock includes Bill Haley, Alan Dale, Alan Freed, The Treniers, Little Richard.
What is the rating of Don't Knock the Rock?
Don't Knock the Rock has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 9 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Music