Mr. Rock 'N Roll: The Alan Freed Story (1999)

Synopsis: Nelson stars as the controversial Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed, the man credited with introducing rock 'n' roll to white audiences. Host of the legendary "Moondog's Rock 'n' Roll Party" radio... Nelson stars as the controversial Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed, the man credited with introducing rock 'n' roll to white audiences. Host of the legendary "Moondog's Rock 'n' Roll Party" radio program as well as countless live and televised events, Freed tapped into the hearts and pockets of America's teens, fueling the burgeoning youth markets and helping to establish rock 'n' roll's place in mainstream American culture. Features vibrant recreations of key events and performances from the early rock era, including the songs of Jackie Wilson, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Bo Diddley, Bill Haley and His Comets, Frankie Lymon, and more. [More]

Starring: Judd Nelson, John Jackson, Paula Abdul, Madchen Amick

Starring: Judd Nelson, John Jackson, Paula Abdul, Madchen Amick, Leon

Director: Andy Wolk

Director: Andy Wolk
Screenwriter: Matt Dorff
Producer: Randy Sutter
Composer: Lawrence Shragge

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