The read
It runs a compact 1h 25m.
Synopsis
Lucky Jackson arrives in Las Vegas with his car literally in tow ready for the first Grand Prix — once he has the money for an engine. He gets the cash easily enough but mislays it when the pretty pool manageress takes his mind off things. It seems he'll lose both race and girl, problems complicated by rivalry from womanizing fellow racer Elmo Mancini.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes86%
Metacritic69/100
163 audience votes
Key crew
- George StollOriginal Music Composer
- George SidneyDirector
- Sally BensonScreenplay
Cast
- Elvis PresleyLucky Jackson
- Ann-MargretRusty Martin
- Cesare DanovaCount Elmo Mancini
- William DemarestMr. Martin
- Nicky BlairShorty Fansworth
- Robert AikenDriver (uncredited)
- Don AndersonWedding Guest (uncredited)
- Larry BartonSon of the Lone Star State (uncredited)
- Toni BasilDancer (uncredited)
- Herman BodenCasino Patron (uncredited)
- William BurnsideSon of the Lone Star State (uncredited)
- Carl CarlssonJuggler (uncredited)
Stills
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Themes
dancingrock 'n' rollhelicoptergamblingphotographercar crashswimming pooltalent showsingersexual harassmentlas vegasrace car driver
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