King Creole

PG

Released Jul 2, 1958

1 hr. 56 min.

Musical

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96%

24 Reviews

Tomatometer

83%

5,000+ Ratings

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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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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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Ramn L

I 've heard ITS better movie of Elvis Presley!!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/06/23

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Gregory M

Best Elvis movie, good actors, great songs with New Orleans noir vibe.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/22/23

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Gunnar

Great movie and Great acting from the king!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/15/23

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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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Michael Curtiz

Director

Elvis Presley

Danny Fisher

Carolyn Jones

Ronnie

Dolores Hart

Nellie

Dean Jagger

Mr. Fisher

Liliane Montevecchi

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Dave Kehr

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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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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
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

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