Elvis Presley delivers one of his finest early performances in King Creole. Elvis plays a teenager named Danny Fisher, who is forced to drop out of school to help support his ineffective father (Dean Jagger). Drawn to trouble like a magnet, Danny is saved from a jail term by New Orleans saloon-keeper Charlie Le Grand (Paul Stewart), who gives the boy a job as a singer. It isn't long, however, before local gang boss Maxie Fields (Walter Matthau), a shadowy figure from Danny's criminal past, puts the muscle on the boy, insisting that Danny sing at his establishment. To lure Danny to his side of the fence, Maxie relies upon the seductive charms of his gun moll Ronnie (Carolyn Jones), while Danny's true love Nellie (Dolores Hart) suffers on the sidelines. In addition to the expected musical numbers (which are cleverly integrated into the storyline), the film's highlight is a brief exchange of fisticuffs between Elvis and Walter Matthau. Together with Jailhouse Rock, King Creole is one of the best filmed examples of the untamed, pre-army Elvis Presley. The picture was adapted from Harold Robbins' novel A Stone for Danny Fisher.
Danny Fisher, young delinquent, flunks out of high school. He quits his job as a busboy in a nightclub, and one night he gets the chance to perform. Success is imminent and the local crime boss Maxie Fields wants to hire him to perform at his night club The Blue Shade. Danny refuses, but Fields won't take no for an answer.
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King CreoleWas his best performance ever I believe. Does anyone know what was the name of the camp in Hayne Blvd., in New Orleans was. We bought that camp in the 80’s and were told it was filmed there, kind of exciting because I think I was his biggest fan along with every other girl, lol. Would love to get pictures somehow,.Score: 5/5
Probably Elvis’s Best!Besides the singing which is great but the acting is good as well. Based upon a Harold Robbins novel, Elvis takes on the role of Danny Fisher without his usual charm but with moodiness. He doesn’t chase girls which is a relief but goes after the bosses girl, played by the diva Carolyn Jones. A first rate job by our young hero. I wish he continued with his acting more seriously. Well worth a look in..Score: 5/5
King creolKing creole is number 1 on his top three best movie list[well to me]. it is filled with drama which i love, also there is love in it but the girl he loves im it think is kind of well i'm just goimg to say she's not that pretty. but any way his best performance in a film. and just some info on him elvis loved james dean acting and just could talk about his acting for hours. so i just want to say that i love elvis his music and his films and how he makes us just love him..Score: 5/5
ElVIS!!!! XDKing Creole is the best movie elvis has ever acted in... Love every bit of this movie and the actor. Elvis will always be in our hearts....Score: 5/5
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼One of Elvis’ best movies!!!! So good! Such a talent! Lovely songs! Great story. Some shots remind me of West Side Story, Outsiders, or Rumble Fish..Score: 5/5
King CreoleThis and Loving You are The Kings best movies so iTunes where is the 4K version of Loving You!?.Score: 5/5
No Jimmy Dean?“That’s just fine, we’ll get this kid - Elvis something. - I bet he’ll do it.” Do it? He OWNED it. I AM sorry about (original casting choice) James’ untimely demise, but this is what could’ve been (Real actors, real director - ever hear of a film named “Casablanca”? -, & real structure) for Elvis had Tom Parker (Satan) not crushed him. A REAL GEM! 👍.Score: 5/5
My absolute favoriteI love every song in this movie and bought the album! Great performances by all the actors/actresses!.Score: 5/5
Waiting for 1080pWhy is this, of all his films, not available in HD?.Score: 5/5
5stars for Elvis...1star for Paramount Pictures...Can you believe no HD in 2019.Really Paramount?Maybe you guys should just produce VHS tapes....Score: 5/5
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Love love loveMy favorite movie of his right now!!!.Score: 5/5
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Good actionThis is my favourite Elvis movie. The plot, drama, action, songs are very good. This is a movie that could have turned his career around if he cut out a few songs. If Elvis wanted to have two careers, I believe he could have; but because he was so well known as a singer that it might be that Colonel Parker was afraid to take a chance..Score: 5/5
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