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King Creole

Play trailer Poster for King Creole PG 1958 1h 56m Musical Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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96% Tomatometer 24 Reviews 84% Popcornmeter 5,000+ Ratings
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 Mar 9, 2015
Elvis, young and relatively untamed, in a superior star vehicle from 1958. Go to Full Review Empire Magazine Mar 9, 2015
4/5
This is the jewel in the King's crown. Go to Full Review Variety Staff Variety Mar 26, 2009
Presley shows himself to be a surprisingly sympathetic and believable actor on occasion. He also does some very pleasant, soft and melodious, singing. Go to Full Review Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal Jul 28, 2026
3/5
A few teary-eyed closeups to signify forgiveness of Danny fall falt. It’s not that the film has no punitive elements. It’s that if anyone walks to the gallows, it won’t be the King. Go to Full Review Moira Walsh The Catholic World Nov 28, 2023
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. Go to Full Review Christopher Lloyd The Film Yap Jul 27, 2020
4/5
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jocelyn D @jocelyn-dillon Sep 7, 2026 thought this was a light hearted elvis film, it was NOT. but elvis was there so who cares See more Price P @RT03692083 Sep 3, 2026 Not just the best Elvis movie, but a phenomenal film in general. Top-tier acting by Elvis, clearly helped by a real director in Michael Curtiz of Casablanca, a real screenplay, based on the Bestseller "A Stone For Danny Fisher", a real supporting cast: Walter Mathau, Dean Jagger, Carolyn Jones and Vic Morrow, and the best soundtrack of his career. See more Tim M @tgmacman Mar 9, 2026 Featuring a surprisingly solid acting performance from Elvis Presley, King Creole has plenty more to offer than just its star's musical talents. See more Glenn M @RT19310250 Nov 20, 2025 One of Presleys best films with Elvis doing a decent acting with a good story to match. See more Tyler S @tylerking24 Sep 8, 2025 Definitely one of Elvis's better films. Pretty intriguing plot, and it all flowed well. Even the soundtrack was really good. See more Kate P @RT70441252 May 13, 2025 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. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Michael Curtiz

Director

Elvis Presley

Danny Fisher

Carolyn Jones

Ronnie

Dolores Hart

Nellie

Dean Jagger

Mr. Fisher

Liliane Montevecchi

Forty Nina

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King Creole

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Movie Info

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, Harold Robbins
Production Co
Paramount, Hal Wallis Productions
Rating
PG
Genre
Musical, Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 2, 1958, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 25, 2015
Runtime
1h 56m
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