Directed by:
Richard ThorpeScreenplay:
Guy TrosperCinematography:
Robert J. BronnerComposer:
Jeff AlexanderCast:
Elvis Presley, Judy Tyler, Mickey Shaughnessy, Jennifer Holden, Dean Jones, Glenn Strange, Bill Hickman, Hugh Sanders, Bess Flowers, Percy Helton (more)VOD (3)
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In the 1957 box-office hit that's "Presley Best Film," according to Leonard Maltin's Movie Guide, the King of Rock 'n'roll plays Vince Everett, jailed for manslaughter after a bar fight. There, Vince Learns to belt out tunes instead of saloon patrons and, after being paroled, follows a bumpy road to music and movie success. Six songs by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller spike the story, including "Treat Me Nice," "I Want to Be Free" and the shimmy-shakin' title tune "It's the beast in me," Elvis says after kissing Peggy (Judy Tyler). It's the best in him too! (Warner Bros. Home Entertainment)
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D. J. Fontana
USA
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Brick Sullivan
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Robert Bice
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John Daheim
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William Tannen
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John Indrisano
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William Forrest
USA
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Joe McGuinn
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Grandon Rhodes
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George Cisar
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Katherine Warren
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Dick Rich
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Anne Neyland
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Peter Adams
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Robin Raymond
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Francis De Sales
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Gene Coogan
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Gloria Pall
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Jack Shea
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