Pete Kelly's Blues (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1955, Pete Kelly's Blues is a drama, crime and music film directed by Jack Webb, running about 95 minutes. “A jazz-man of the wide-open '20s - caught in the crossfire of its blazing .38s!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Pete Kelly's Blues stars Jack Webb as Pete Kelly, Janet Leigh as Ivy Conrad, Edmond O'Brien as Fran McCarg and Peggy Lee as Rose Hopkins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Pete Kelly's Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pete Kelly's Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pete Kelly's Blues tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pete Kelly's Blues (1955)?
- In US, Pete Kelly's Blues is available to stream on YouTube TV and TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pete Kelly's Blues worth watching?
- Pete Kelly's Blues holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pete Kelly's Blues?
- Pete Kelly's Blues stars Jack Webb, Janet Leigh, Edmond O'Brien, Peggy Lee and Andy Devine.
- When was Pete Kelly's Blues released?
- Pete Kelly's Blues was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.