Shake, Rattle and Rock! (1994 film)
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| Written by | Trish Soodik |
| Directed by | Allan Arkush |
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| Theme music composer | Joseph L. Altruda |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Cinematography | Jean de Segonzac |
| Editor | Mark Helfrich |
| Running time | 83 min. |
| Production company | Spelling Films International |
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| Network | Showtime |
| Release | August 26, 1994 |
Shake, Rattle and Rock! is a 1994 television film starring Renée Zellweger, Howie Mandel, and members of the Grammy-nominated R&B band For Real. The film was produced by Lou Arkoff (son of B movie producer Samuel Z. Arkoff) as part of the Rebel Highway series of television films made in a short-lived revival of American International Pictures that aired on the Showtime television network.
Plot
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.
Cast
- Renée Zellweger as Susane
- Howie Mandel as Danny Klay
- Patricia Childress as Cookie
- Max Perlich as Tony
- Latanyia Baldwin as Sireena
- Necia Bray as The Sirens
- Josina Elder as The Sirens
- Wendi Williams as The Sirens
- Gerrit Graham as Lipsky
- John Doe as Lucky
- James Intveld as Bubber
- Riki Rachtman as Eddie Cochran
- Danny Boy as Cochran's Drummer Boy
- Nora Dunn as Margo
- Mary Woronov as E. Joyce Togar
- Dey Young as Kate Rambeau Sr
- P. J. Soles as Evelyn Randall
- Jenifer Lewis as Amanda
- Ruth Brown as Ella
- Stephen Furst as Frank
- Julianna Raye as Eggroll's Guitar Girl
- Dick Miller as Officer Paisley
- William Schallert as Judge Boone
- Ron Jackson as Thomas Taylor
- Dominic Keating as Marc (uncredited)
Soundtrack
- "The Girl Can't Help It" – Little Richard
- "Ain't That a Shame – Fats Domino
- "C'mon Everybody – Eddie Cochran
- "Blue Moon" – For Real
- "Do You Wanna Dance?" – For Real
- "She Put the Bomp" – For Real
- "Look In My Eyes" – For Real
- "All Around the World" – For Real and Julianna Raye
- "Every Night" – The Robins
- "Since I First Met You" – The Robins
- "Lonely Teenager" – Julianna Raye
- "You Oughta Know Me Better" – Julianna Raye
Critical reception
DVD Talk, ""Shake, Rattle and Rock" had the potentional to be a fun, entertaining look at the influence of rock in Small Town, USA, but it doesn't seem to aspire (or have the budget) to be much more than a bland outing."[1]
Common Sense Media, "The real drawback is that it's a colorless rendition of what likely was a much more exciting era in reality -- like Grease without any of the wit, songs, or charm."[2]
References
- ^ Beierle, Aaron (August 11, 2001). "Shake, Rattle and Rock (1994)". DVD Talk.
- ^ Moore, Tracy. "Shake, Rattle and Rock!". Common Sense Media.
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