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Cast & Crew
Danny Fisher
Ronnie
Nellie
Mr. Fisher
Forty Nina
Maxie Fields
Critic Reviews for King Creole
All Critics (23) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (23)
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Elvis, young and relatively untamed, in a superior star vehicle from 1958.
March 9, 2015 | Full Review… -
This is the jewel in the King's crown.
March 9, 2015 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… -
Presley shows himself to be a surprisingly sympathetic and believable actor on occasion. He also does some very pleasant, soft and melodious, singing.
March 26, 2009 | Full Review… -
As the lad himself might say, cut my legs off and call me Shorty! Elvis Presley can act.
March 25, 2006 | Full Review… -
Curtiz's intelligent, austere, film noir-ish direction provides the perfect antidote to the occasional excesses of a script based on a Harold Robbins novel, and an ideal complement to Presley's performance.
February 9, 2006 | Full Review… -
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.
July 27, 2020 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for King Creole
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Aug 15, 2009King Creole was the first Elvis movie that I saw and I found out it was a good movie. Unlike many singers who try out their ability at acting, Elvis is actually a pretty good actor. Before watching King Creole, I never watched any of Elvis's movies because I thought that they would all be musicals and just be a bunch of people singing and acting crazy. But after watching King Creole I found out I was wrong. It was a good drama movie and now I understand why Elvis was in so many movies, not because he was a popular singer but he could also be a great actor. Walter Matthau and the rest of the supporting actors and actresses also did a good job. It's about how Elvis became a singer at a local club and gaining fame for his ability while trying to stay away from a group of punks who threatened him if he didn't cooperate. It's an all around great movie and I recommend it to anyone. Now I'll probably give a lot more Elvis movies a chance after seeing King Creole. NOTE: That was my Amazon review from the year 2000. It's still the only Elvis movie I've ever seen. I've never been a huge fan of his, I just like a few of his songs, but wouldn't mind seeing some more of his films.Jason O Super Reviewer
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Jul 04, 2008Poor acting again by ElvisTerri H Super Reviewer
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Jun 03, 2007Probably the closest you're going to get to a "proper" film starring Elvis. It has some semblance of plot, the B&W photography is nice and the songs do not seem quite so intrusive. It was obviously trying to cash in one the burgeoning "teen" bandwagon, but not bad.xGary X Super Reviewer
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Oct 31, 2006My favorite Elvis movie. Kind of a James Dean story but Matthau is fun to watch.Michael G Super Reviewer
King Creole Quotes
Danny Fisher: | what's the difference where you sweep up?, it all looks the same in the garbage truck. |
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