Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story
1999 · Movie · 120 min. · United States
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.
Direction Andy Wolk
Cast Judd Nelson · Mädchen Amick · David Gianopoulos · Daniel Kash · Paula Abdul · Bobby Rydell · James C. Victor · Walter Franks · Joe W. Davis · Michael Dunston · LeRoy D. Brazile · Michael Daingerfield · Fulvio Cecere · Mark Wilson · Ross Petty · Richard Fitzpatrick · Aron Tager · Reg Dreger · Bruce Hunter · Emidio Michetti · Egidio Tari · Robert Thomas · David Crean · Brittney Whalen · Howard Chen · Paislee Crawford · Gary McAuley · Gavin Hope · Troy P. Liddell · Chris Rouse · Jae Christie · Vivienne Williams · Hedy McKenzie · Novie Edwards · Ordena Stephens
Soundtrack Lawrence Shragge
Screenplay John A. Jackson · Matt Dorff
Cinematography Derick V. Underschultz
Original title Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story
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Not rated (FilmAffinity)
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