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King Creole

Play trailer Poster for King Creole PG Released Jul 2, 1958 1h 56m Musical Play Trailer Watchlist
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Denied his high school diploma because of a schoolyard fight, Danny Fisher (Elvis Presley) is unsure how he's going to support himself and his unemployed father (Dean Jagger). He briefly flirts with a life of crime before a club owner (Paul Stewart) hears him singing and offers him a job. Things look promising until rival club owner and Danny's former boss, Maxie (Walter Matthau), tries to lure him back with threats and the charms of his sometimes-girlfriend, Ronnie (Carolyn Jones).
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Dave Kehr Chicago Reader Elvis, young and relatively untamed, in a superior star vehicle from 1958. Mar 9, 2015 Full Review Empire Magazine This is the jewel in the King's crown. Rated: 4/5 Mar 9, 2015 Full Review Variety Staff Variety Presley shows himself to be a surprisingly sympathetic and believable actor on occasion. He also does some very pleasant, soft and melodious, singing. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Moira Walsh The Catholic World Presley shows signs that he is getting the hang of acting. The picture itself, however, after a promising enough beginning turns into a lurid melodramatic hash. Nov 28, 2023 Full Review Christopher Lloyd The Film Yap One of the few Elvis movies that wasn't a "Let's make an Elvis movie" project, King Creole remains the king's personal favorite role -- one I'm inclined to agree with. Rated: 4/5 Jul 27, 2020 Full Review Allison Rose FlickDirect Presley was born to be a performer and his portrayal of Danny in King Creole added more credibility to his acting career. Rated: 5/5 Apr 26, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Christine L This movie began Elvis' film career, and showed how versatile and volatile of an actor he could be. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/03/24 Full Review Kelton K It was the perfect movie that summed up the 1950's in a nutshell. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/21/24 Full Review Ramn L I 've heard ITS better movie of Elvis Presley!!! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/06/23 Full Review Gregory M Best Elvis movie, good actors, great songs with New Orleans noir vibe. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/23 Full Review Gunnar Great movie and Great acting from the king! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/15/23 Full Review Wyatt M Presley's finest performance as an actor. Entertaining throughout and good script. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/01/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Denied his high school diploma because of a schoolyard fight, Danny Fisher (Elvis Presley) is unsure how he's going to support himself and his unemployed father (Dean Jagger). He briefly flirts with a life of crime before a club owner (Paul Stewart) hears him singing and offers him a job. Things look promising until rival club owner and Danny's former boss, Maxie (Walter Matthau), tries to lure him back with threats and the charms of his sometimes-girlfriend, Ronnie (Carolyn Jones).
Director
Michael Curtiz
Producer
Joseph H. Hazen, Hal B. Wallis
Screenwriter
Herbert Baker, Michael V. Gazzo
Production Co
Paramount
Rating
PG
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 2, 1958, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 25, 2015
Runtime
1h 56m
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