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King Creole

  • 1958
  • PG
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
7.2K
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Elvis Presley and Carolyn Jones in King Creole (1958)
Newly Remastered Limited Edition
Play trailer0:11
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99+ Photos
Rock MusicalCrimeDramaMusical

A troubled youth's singing sets New Orleans rockin'. With a sweet girl to love him and nightclubbers cheering, it seems he will shake off his past and head for the top. But will a mobster an... Read allA troubled youth's singing sets New Orleans rockin'. With a sweet girl to love him and nightclubbers cheering, it seems he will shake off his past and head for the top. But will a mobster and his man-trap moll snare him in a life of crime?A troubled youth's singing sets New Orleans rockin'. With a sweet girl to love him and nightclubbers cheering, it seems he will shake off his past and head for the top. But will a mobster and his man-trap moll snare him in a life of crime?

  • Director
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Herbert Baker
    • Michael V. Gazzo
    • Harold Robbins
  • Stars
    • Elvis Presley
    • Carolyn Jones
    • Walter Matthau
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    7.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Curtiz
    • Writers
      • Herbert Baker
      • Michael V. Gazzo
      • Harold Robbins
    • Stars
      • Elvis Presley
      • Carolyn Jones
      • Walter Matthau
    • 88User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

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    Top Cast55

    Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley
    • Danny Fisher
    Carolyn Jones
    Carolyn Jones
    • Ronnie
    Walter Matthau
    Walter Matthau
    • Maxie Fields
    Dolores Hart
    Dolores Hart
    • Nellie
    Dean Jagger
    Dean Jagger
    • Mr. Fisher
    Liliane Montevecchi
    Liliane Montevecchi
    • Forty Nina
    Vic Morrow
    Vic Morrow
    • Shark
    Paul Stewart
    Paul Stewart
    • Charlie LeGrand
    Jan Shepard
    Jan Shepard
    • Mimi Fisher
    Brian G. Hutton
    Brian G. Hutton
    • Sal
    • (as Brian Hutton)
    Jack Grinnage
    Jack Grinnage
    • Dummy
    Dick Winslow
    Dick Winslow
    • Eddie Burton
    Raymond Bailey
    Raymond Bailey
    • Mr. Evans - School Principal
    Leon Tyler
    • Drug Clerk
    • (scenes deleted)
    Val Avery
    Val Avery
    • Ralph
    • (uncredited)
    Hazel Boyne
    • Woman Asking for Water
    • (uncredited)
    Sam Buffington
    Sam Buffington
    • Dr. Martin Cabot
    • (uncredited)
    Boyd Cabeen
    • Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Michael Curtiz
    • Writers
      • Herbert Baker
      • Michael V. Gazzo
      • Harold Robbins
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews88

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Personal favorite of Elvis Presley of his own movies.
    • Goofs
      Character starts running twice because of editing mistake in the end of movie.
    • Quotes
      • Ronnie: Maybe we'll meet some place by accident.
      • Danny Fisher: Well, you tell me where you think the accident will take place and I'll make sure I'm there.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Story of Elvis Presley (1977)
    • Soundtracks
      Crawfish
      Written by Fred Wise & Ben Weisman
      Performed by Elvis Presley and Kitty White

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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 2, 1958 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Melodía siniestra
    • Filming locations
      • New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Wallis-Hazen
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    Box office

    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,271
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 56m(116 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White

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