A frustrated big-band promoter runs in to rock-and-rollers Bill Haley and the Comets at a small-town dance. He quickly becomes their manager and, with the help of Alan Freed, hopes to bring the new sound to the entire country. But will a conniving booking agent, with a personal ax to grind with the manager, conspire to keep the band from making the big time?
Johnny Johnston
as Steve Hollis
Alix Talton
as Corinne Talbot
Lisa Gaye
as Lisa Johns
John Archer
as Mike Dodd
Henry Slate
as Corny LaSalle
Earl Barton
as Jimmy Johns
Bill Haley
as Himself
Alan Freed
as Himself
Freddie Bell
as Himself
Tony Martinez
as Himself
Harry Tyler
as Motel Manager
Ernie Freeman Combo
as Himself
