one of Elvis' most compelling works, despite a forced, artificial ending.
Love Me Tender (1956)
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Reviews Counted:8
Fresh:3
Rotten:5
Average Rating:5.5/10
Runtime: 89 mins
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
Synopsis: Elvis Presley made the transition from vinyl to celluloid in this tragic western. Because of his "tender" age, Texas farm hand Clint was spared participation in the American Civil War. His older... Elvis Presley made the transition from vinyl to celluloid in this tragic western. Because of his "tender" age, Texas farm hand Clint was spared participation in the American Civil War. His older brother, Vance, wasn't so lucky, and he went off to battle, leaving behind his sweetheart, Cathy. Later, Cathy hears a report that Vance has been killed. Clint consoles her, and ultimately asks for her hand in marriage. Cathy accepts. The newlyweds then learn that news of Vance's fatality was erroneous. Vance, who in war took part in the theft of some government funds, returns and is dismayed by Clint and Cathy's union. Both brothers eventually discover that the firm ties of family can be tested, if not cut, by the raging emotions of love. [More]
Starring: Elvis Presley, Debra Paget, Richard Egan, Robert Middleton
Starring: Elvis Presley, Debra Paget, Richard Egan, Robert Middleton, William Campbell, Neville Brand, Mildred Dunnock, Bruce Bennett
Director: Robert D. Webb
Director: Robert D. Webb
Screenwriter: Robert Buckner
Producer: David Weisbart
Composer: Vera Matson, Lionel Newman
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Reviews for Love Me Tender
Elvis' debut in movies, and not a bad production. Set in Civil War with nice title song.
...in the long run of things, his performance transcends the material.
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