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DRAMA . 1999 . 1h 31m . 5.4/10

Mister Rock 'n' Roll_

This is the story of Alan Freed. He was working as a DJ in Cleveland, Ohio, and he discovered how amazing R&B or Rhytym & Blues is, however, the music is considered to be "BLACK" music. So, most radio stations won't play it. However, Freed believed that it's the next wave, so he fights to have it played on the air. Eventually, he went into the big time - New York, and he decided to dub this music "ROCK & ROLL". Despite his success, he still had a lot of opposition and made deals with the wrong people, which would lead to his downfall.

Starring Mädchen Amick, Judd Nelson, David Gianopoulos
5.4/10
Rating
1h 31m
Runtime
1999
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
Mister Rock 'n' Roll poster

This is the story of Alan Freed. He was working as a DJ in Cleveland, Ohio, and he discovered how amazing R&B or Rhytym & Blues is, however, the music is considered to be "BLACK" music. So, most radio stations won't play it. However, Freed believed that it's the next wave, so he fights to have it played on the air. Eventually, he went into the big time - New York, and he decided to dub this music "ROCK & ROLL". Despite his success, he still had a lot of opposition and made deals with the wrong people, which would lead to his downfall.

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Cast
Mädchen Amick stars as Jackie McCoy in Mister Rock 'n' Roll.
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Year context
Mister Rock 'n' Roll was released 27 years ago in 1999.
Overview
This is the story of Alan Freed. He was working as a DJ in Cleveland, Ohio, and he discovered how amazing R&B or Rhytym & Blues is, however, the music is con...
Mister Rock 'n' Roll is a Drama, Music, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 31m.

CAST (15)

Mädchen Amick
Mädchen Amick
Jackie McCoy
Judd Nelson
Judd Nelson
Alan Freed
David Gianopoulos
David Gianopoulos
Morris Levy
Daniel Kash
Daniel Kash
Hooke
Leon
Leon
Jackie Wilson
Paula Abdul
Paula Abdul
Denise Walton
James C. Victor
James C. Victor
Jerry Lee Lewis
Walter Franks
Walter Franks
Little Richard
LD
LeRoy D. Brazile
Frankie Lymon
Michael Daingerfield
Michael Daingerfield
Bill Haley
Fulvio Cecere
Fulvio Cecere
Pete Bell
Mark Wilson
Mark Wilson
Leo Mintz
AT
Aron Tager
J. Edgar Hoover
JW
Joe W. Davis
Buddy Holly
MD
Michael Dunston
Bo Diddley

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Country
Rating
5.4/10 (7 votes)

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What is Mister Rock 'n' Roll about?
This is the story of Alan Freed. He was working as a DJ in Cleveland, Ohio, and he discovered how amazing R&B or Rhytym & Blues is, however, the music is considered to be "BLACK" music. So, most radio stations won't play it. However, Freed believed that it's the next wave, so he fights to have it played on the air. Eventually, he went into the big time - New York, and he decided to dub this music "ROCK & ROLL". Despite his success, he still had a lot of opposition and made deals with the wrong people, which would lead to his downfall.
How long is Mister Rock 'n' Roll?
Mister Rock 'n' Roll has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in Mister Rock 'n' Roll?
The cast of Mister Rock 'n' Roll includes Mädchen Amick, Judd Nelson, David Gianopoulos, Daniel Kash, Leon.
What is the rating of Mister Rock 'n' Roll?
Mister Rock 'n' Roll has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 7 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama Music TV Movie
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