Viva Las Vegas
"Elvis is at the wheel but Ann-Margret drives him wild!"
Originally released in 1964. Viva Las Vegas is a music/romance film. directed by George Sidney. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, and Cesare Danova
Synopsis
Lucky Jackson arrives in town with his car literally in tow ready for the first Las Vegas Grand Prix - once he has the money to buy an engine. He gets the cash easily enough but mislays it when the pretty swimming pool manageress takes his mind off things. It seems he will lose both race and girl, problems made more difficult by rivalry from Elmo Mancini, fellow racer and womaniser.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (147 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$9.4M
9.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Elvis Presley
as Lucky Jackson
Ann-Margret
as Rusty Martin
Cesare Danova
as Count Elmo Mancini
William Demarest
as Mr. Martin
Nicky Blair
as Shorty Fansworth
Robert Aiken
as Driver (uncredited)
Don Anderson
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Larry Barton
as Son of the Lone Star State (uncredited)
Toni Basil
as Dancer (uncredited)
Herman Boden
as Casino Patron (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $9,400,000
Production Companies
- Jack Cummings Productions
- Winters Hollywood Entertainment Holdings Corporation
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Viva Las Vegas about?
Lucky Jackson arrives in town with his car literally in tow ready for the first Las Vegas Grand Prix - once he has the money to buy an engine. He gets the cash easily enough but mislays it when the...
Who directed Viva Las Vegas?
Viva Las Vegas was directed by George Sidney.
How long is Viva Las Vegas?
Viva Las Vegas has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Viva Las Vegas released?
Viva Las Vegas was released on February 8, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Viva Las Vegas?
The main cast of Viva Las Vegas includes Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Cesare Danova, William Demarest, Nicky Blair.
Is Viva Las Vegas worth watching?
Viva Las Vegas has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 147 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.