Viva Las Vegas

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Viva Las Vegas

1964

1h 26m

Musical

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All musically gifted race-driver Lucky Jackson (Elvis Presley) wants in Las Vegas is to score enough money for a new car motor so he can win the Grand Prix. When he encounters sexy swimming instructor Rusty (Ann-Margret), he considers staying around longer. After Lucky loses his winnings in the hotel pool, he's forced to remain in Vegas long enough to win back his dough -- but now he also wants to win Rusty's heart. Unfortunately, so does his slick racing enemy, Elmo (Cesare Danova).

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Critics Consensus

Ann-Margret keeps Elvis on his toes and together they elevate Viva Las Vegas into a naughty and rockin' mild delight.

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Variety Staff

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04/24/2008

The sizzling combination of Elvis Presley and Ann-Margaret is enough to carry Viva Las Vegas over the top.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

04/24/2008

Vulgar, spirited, and neglected director George Sidney meets his match with this 1964 Elvis Presley vehicle.

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Tom Milne

Time Out

01/26/2006

Thin even by Presley standards.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

08/01/2022

4/5

Next to Jailhouse Rock, Viva Las Vegas is one of Elvis Presley's finest films.

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Robin Holabird

Robin Holabird

08/11/2021

Few filming locations survived ensuing decades looking the same, but Elvis never really left the building-or the city...Viva Las Vegas shines brighter than most of his films, helped by surehanded direction from George Sidney...

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Josh Larsen

LarsenOnFilm

06/25/2020

2/4

Don't tell Ann-Margret that this is supposed to be an Elvis Presley movie...

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bruce C

@bruce999 7h

ok movie, but i didn't care for the connection between the 2 lead actors. it may be over-rated

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Jason R

@J-Rush1411 Jun 25

Fun, enjoyable to watch. I read Elvis and Ann-Margret had a relationship while filming

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Diana M.

@Dianamack Jun 11

Definitely one of my favorite Elvis movies! The chemistry between Elvis Presley and Ann Margaret is incredible.

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Marianne K.

@Marikel May 26

Love the two of them together. Lots of light hearted fun.

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Katherine C

@RT63987072 01/29/2025

The best movie I have ever seen in my life!!!!!!

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Russ G

@RT78760655 01/09/2025

Ann Margaret Hot AF is the only reason to watch this predictable 60's rom-com.

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Synopsis

All musically gifted race-driver Lucky Jackson (Elvis Presley) wants in Las Vegas is to score enough money for a new car motor so he can win the Grand Prix. When he encounters sexy swimming instructor Rusty (Ann-Margret), he considers staying around longer. After Lucky loses his winnings in the hotel pool, he's forced to remain in Vegas long enough to win back his dough -- but now he also wants to win Rusty's heart. Unfortunately, so does his slick racing enemy, Elmo (Cesare Danova).

Director: George Sidney
Producer: Jack Cummings, George Sidney
Screenwriter: Sally Benson
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Distributing Corp.
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Genre: Musical
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 20, 1964, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 14, 2017
Runtime: 1h 26m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: 35mm