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G.I. Blues (1960)

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Release Date: Nov 23, 1960 Wide

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Elvis Presley stars in GI Blues as Tulsa McLean, a soldier stationed in Germany, who pulls strings to stage a big show for his fellow GI's. In the tradition of the musical chestnut The Fleet's In, Tulsa also bets his buddies that he can date "ice princess" entertainer Lili (Juliet Prowse). Song highlights include "Wooden Heart," "Blue Suede Shoes" and the title number. The spectacular box-office performance of G.I. Blues proved that Elvis' popularity had not only survived his Army tenure, but

PG, 1 hr. 45 min.

Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Comedy

Directed By: Norman Taurog

Written By: Edmund Beloin, Henry Garson

In Theaters: Nov 23, 1960 Wide

On DVD: May 2, 2000

Paramount Studios

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First film released after Elvis was discharged from his military duty.

September 10, 2009 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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'Elvis does an adequate job carrying the movie, playing his natural self in a project that was produced solely to capitalize on his return to civilian life.'

August 30, 2002 Full Review Source: Old School Reviews

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John A. Nesbit

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Even though it's a formulaic and stereotypical Elvis film, it's an enjoyable formulaic and stereotypical Elvis film.

January 25, 2009

Randy Tippy

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Not my favorite Elvis movie. I did like that he was able to poke fun at himself in this one though when someone played "Blue Suede Shoes" by him instead of wanting to listen to him sing it. The songs weren't bad as those go and it was an interesting enough story.

June 4, 2009