Movie

Pete Kelly's Blues

“A jazz-man of the wide-open '20s - caught in the crossfire of its blazing .38s!”

★ 6.2(29)19551h 35m

Pete Kelly's Blues is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Sky Store in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Pete Kelly's Blues

🇮🇪 Ireland

Good to know

Director: Jack Webb
Release date: 1955-07-31
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Mark VII

About Pete Kelly's Blues

Pete Kelly's Blues is a 1955 movie in the Crime, Drama and Music genres, directed by Jack Webb, starring Jack Webb, Janet Leigh and Edmond O'Brien. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 29 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Pete Kelly's Blues in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Jack Webb

Pete Kelly

Janet Leigh

Ivy Conrad

Edmond O'Brien

Fran McCarg

Peggy Lee

Rose Hopkins

Andy Devine

George Tenell

Lee Marvin

Al Gannaway

Ella Fitzgerald

Maggie Jackson

Martin Milner

Joey Firestone

Than Wyenn

Rudy Shulak

Herbert Ellis

Bedido

John Dennis

Guy Bettenhouser

Jayne Mansfield

Cigarette Girl

Themes & keywords

jazzprohibition eragangsterjazz singer or musicianhornextortionkansas cityspeakeasyprotection racketjazz bandband leader1920salcoholic womancornetist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Pete Kelly's Blues in Ireland?+

In Ireland, Pete Kelly's Blues is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Sky Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Pete Kelly's Blues on Netflix?+

Pete Kelly's Blues is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is Pete Kelly's Blues?+

Pete Kelly's Blues has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

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 did Pete Kelly's Blues come out?+

Pete Kelly's Blues is a 1955 movie directed by Jack Webb.

What genre is Pete Kelly's Blues?+

Pete Kelly's Blues is Crime, Drama and Music film.

Who directed Pete Kelly's Blues?+

Pete Kelly's Blues was directed by Jack Webb.