King Creole

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King Creole

PG

Released Jul 2, 1958

1h 56m

Musical

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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

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Empire Magazine

This is the jewel in the King's crown.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 9, 2015

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Kate P

What a shame Elvis wasn't given more great scripts like this. His best performances tended to be with a strong cast. This one certainly had that. Plus one of his best soundtracks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/13/25

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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

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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

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Wyatt M

Presley's finest performance as an actor. Entertaining throughout and good script.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/01/23

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Rudy H.

Elvis Presley knows a way for real love and real music!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/11/23

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Shawn K

This movie sums up why Elvis was the greatest. Stylish and masculine at the same time hardly exists in this day and age. Every young man should be encouraged to watch this. The scene where he sings Trouble while looking straight into the eyes of Walter Mathau's mobster is Hollywood gold.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/24/22

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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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