Pete Kelly's Blues
1955, English. Directed by Jack Webb.
A jazz-man of the wide-open '20s - caught in the crossfire of its blazing .38s!
In 1927, a Kansas City, Missouri cornet player and his band perform nightly at a seedy speakeasy until a racketeer tries to extort them in exchange for protection.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Jack WebbDirector
- Jack WebbPete Kelly
- Janet LeighIvy Conrad
- Edmond O'BrienFran McCarg
- Peggy LeeRose Hopkins
- Andy DevineGeorge Tenell
- Lee MarvinAl Gannaway
- Ella FitzgeraldMaggie Jackson
- Martin MilnerJoey Firestone
- Than WyennRudy Shulak
- Herbert EllisBedido
- John DennisGuy Bettenhouser
- Jayne MansfieldCigarette Girl
Details
- Released
- 31 July 1955
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard L. Breen
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What Pete Kelly's Blues is based on
Pete Kelly's Blues is based on Pete Kelly's Blues, a radio program by Richard L. Breen.
Radio program
Pete Kelly's Blues
By Richard L. Breen
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Pete Kelly's Blues: quick answers
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How long is Pete Kelly's Blues?
Pete Kelly's Blues runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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Pete Kelly's Blues parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Pete Kelly's Blues is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Pete Kelly's Blues on?
Pete Kelly's Blues isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pete Kelly's Blues?
If you liked Pete Kelly's Blues, try The Wrong Man, The Roaring Twenties, Private Hell 36.
Who directed Pete Kelly's Blues?
Pete Kelly's Blues (1955) was directed by Jack Webb and stars Jack Webb, Janet Leigh, Edmond O'Brien.
What is Pete Kelly's Blues based on?
Pete Kelly's Blues is based on Pete Kelly's Blues, a radio program by Richard L. Breen.