With his first major directing assignment a success, Hanks doesn't have to worry about finding an acting role. He can always make another movie or write the music for one. Of the film's 25 original songs, Hanks wrote four and co-wrote five, according to the credits. Hanks insisted on original music because he said too many of the early rock 'n' roll hits have been co-opted for commercials. Rather, it has freshness, period details and a captivating pace.
Hanks deserves full credit for that.
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