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1963 Certificate PG
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Elvis Presley is Lucky Jackson, an aspiring car racer with a dream of winning the Grand Prix. Sexy, feisty Ann-Margret is Rusty Martin, the swimming instructor who falls for him against her will, hating the idea of her man risking his life in a racing car. Lucky struggles to raise the money to buy a new engine while Rusty tries .. Read more

Starring Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Cesare Danova, William Demarest
Director George Sidney
Genres Music/Musical

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Viva Las Vegas

Elvis Presley is Lucky Jackson, an aspiring car racer with a dream of winning the Grand Prix. Sexy, feisty Ann-Margret is Rusty Martin, the swimming instructor who falls for him against her will, hating the idea of her man risking his life in a racing car. Lucky struggles to raise the money to buy a new engine while Rusty tries to convince him to give up racing for her.
George Sidney, a seasoned veteran of the lavish Hollywood musical, proves the perfect helmsman for this high-voltage Elvis vehicle. The King croons, shakes, and shimmies while Ann-Margret shows her mastery of 1960s-style gyrations in the glitzy, electric production numbers. The two charismatic stars are at their best during a hilarious first date, which includes dancing, motorcycling, dressing up at a wild West show, skiing, and going for a ride in a helicopter. How could they not hit it off

Starring Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Cesare Danova, William Demarest, Jack Carter, Nicky Blair
Director George Sidney
Studio WARNER HOME VIDEO
Run time DVD: 1 hr 29 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Genres Music/Musical
Language DVD: English
Released DVD: 30 Aug 2004
Production year: 1963
Format DVD

  • Critics' reviews (3) of Viva Las Vegas

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  • 4 stars out of 5

    This is one of the last great MGM musicals, retitled Love in Las Vegas when it was originally shown in the UK. For once, the fabulous Elvis Presley found himself in the hands of a good director, Kiss Me Kate's George Sidney. He's also teamed with a worthy and equally volatile co-star, the vivacious Ann-Margret, who had starred in Sidney's musical comedy hit from the previous year, Bye Bye Birdie. Presley and Ann-Margret's workout to Come On, Everybody and the gentle rock ballad The Lady Loves Me stand out, and there's also a terrific version of Ray Charles's What'd I Say. Choreography is by West Side Story's David Winters, there's wonderful Panavision cinematography by Joseph Biroc (who was camera operator on all the Astaire/Rogers musicals) and the whole glossy package is far and away Presley's best post-Blue Hawaii movie. It's a shame he missed MGM's musical heyday by at least a decade.

    • Radio Times
    • Posted 29 Jan 2006

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  • 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    A Fun Movie

    This film is worth watching for the interaction between Elvis and Ann Margret alone, the scene when she dances in black tights and hi-heels and the pool scene are electric.

    The movie also contains some good songs: the title track alone is a classic as covered by ZZ Top and the Elvis cover of Ray Charles What'd I Say is fab.

    Some classic 60's entertainment with Elvis looking his best.

      • McDona from Essex
      • Posted 15 Jul 2005 19:11

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  • Rated - 5 stars

    VIVA LA ELViS

    It's kitsch. It's cool. It's got Elvis 'n' Ann-Margret. And that's all you to know!

      • Liesel from London, UK
      • Posted 26 Apr 2007 16:19

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