Storyline

In 1950s America, teenage rebellion comes easy when something like rock 'n' roll is viewed as sinful. Looking to have a good time while they're young, Susan (Renée Zellweger), Cookie (Patricia Childress) and Tony (Max Perlich) -- three teenagers from a small town -- start a nightclub where host Danny Klay (Howie Mandel) introduces the newest rock 'n' roll talent, and everyone can dance the night away. Of course, not everyone in town is happy with the new establishment.

Plot Keywords

teenager, mother, father, librarian, host, singer, unrestrained, uneasy, emotional, small town, household, nightclub, united states, rock 'n' roll, teenage rebellion, dance, showdown, riots, quest, underdog, 1950s

Short Review

Amiable but rather uninvolving entry in the Rebel Highway series, which classic AIP juvenile delinquent films. This film revolves around a 1960s teen dance show that sets out of prove the racism is bad and that rock n' roll is good. John Water's "Hairspray" already tackled this and did it much better, so I'm surprised that a film with such a similar story and setting was even made. Directed by Allan "Rock and Roll High School" Arkush and staring Renée Zellweger, Howie Mandel, Max Perlich,, John Doe, Nora Dunn, Mary Woronov, P.J. Soles, Stephen Furst, Dick Miller, Paul Anka and the criminally underused Gerrit Graham in a small role. Zellweger's likable performance goes a long way in making this film watchable, but overall it's a pale shadow of "Hairspray."

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Streaming Service

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2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 12.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 12.99,