Production Year: 1964 - Music / Performing Arts - Director: John Rich - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal - Starring: Elvis Presley, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Freeman, Leif Erickson, Sue Anne Langdon, Raquel Welch, Joan Staley, Pat Buttram more
In ROUSTABOUT, Elvis plays Charlie Rogers, a carefree, leather-clad biker who joins the carnival of Maggie Morgan (Barbara Stanwyck). There he finds hard work, romance, and a job... more
Roustabout [DVD] [1964]
The Elvis formula was well in place by the time of 1964'sRoustabout, a concoction of ... more
undistinguished songs (anyone remember "Poison Ivy League"?), pretty girls, tight pants, a colourful setting and a little bit of karate to prove that Elvis really had ...
Roustabout [DVD] [1964]
The Elvis formula was well in place by the time of 1964'sRoustabout, a concoction of ... more
undistinguished songs (anyone remember "Poison Ivy League"?), pretty girls, tight pants, a colourful setting and a little bit of karate to prove that Elvis really had ...
(soon to be Muhammad Ali) claims the heavyweight crown. And Elvis is a karate-chopping biker who's hired as a carnival Roustabout. At first he just provides the ...
many rare and unpublished pictures of Elvis during the filming at the photo sessions in the recording studio at various meetings that was held during the filming etc. The Inside Roustabout book does also contain a lot of beautiful memorabilia from all over the word. Megan Murphy has written the very informative texts about the movie that you will find in the Inside Roustabout book. The foreword is by Bob Moore. The DVD contains some never before seen footages from the movie set. Plus of course the original trailer the special 45-rpm. Promotion vinyl single features some very rare radio spots that have never been released on CD.
Production Year: 1935 - Music / Performing Arts - Director: Mark Sandrich - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal - Starring: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Helen Broderick, Eric Rhodes, Eric Blore
A review by daddyslittleprincess on Roustabout (DVD) January 9th, 2006
Author's product rating:
Did you enjoy it?
Liked it
Characters / Performances
Good
Soundtrack
Outstanding
How does it compare to similar films?
Good
Advantages:
Elvis in leather
Disadvantages:
I wasnt there
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
Roustabout, is another one of Elvis Presley better films, He plays a young motorbike-riding singer Charlie Roger, living hand to mouth, earning a living in small bars and clubs etc:
Charlie is a wherever I lay my hat, type of guy who is not looking for anything steady or permanent, as long as his belly is full and his bike keeps on running he's happy.
This is where the problem arises, Charlie gets into an accident with a Carnival boss, and his motorbike is in need of repair, He is offered a job on the Carnival until it is repaired.
The Carnival is in disarray, with financial problems mounting, dwindling customers and the bank wanting to close them.
Charlie (Elvis) soon has the place back on tracks, using his charm and of course wowing the local girls with his looks and singing.
Maggie Morgan (Barbara Stanwyck) is the Carnival owner, has a young daughter Cathy, and pretty soon Cathy and Charlie are falling for each other.
All this attracts the unwelcome attention of a rival Carnival owner, and a plan to lure Charlie away from them is hatched, with the aid of College girl Rachel Welch and the offer of big money to be made.
But Charlie is an open roader, a loner, will he stay? Will he get the Carnival up and running? And does love blossom? Or is it just another carnival ride?
Enjoyable good fun to watch, with some good acting and great songs and romance, and Elvis is usual hip shaking self, who could ask for more?
Songs include, Hard Knocks, One Track Heart and It's A Wonderful World.
Extra. There really isn't anything except for a theatrical trailer. Wide screen. Languages available: English, French, German, Italian and Spanish
Advantages: Great Film, Romance, Soundtrack and Performances Disadvantages: Predictable Plot
...Blue Hawaii
King Creole
Roustabout
Love Me Tender / Wild In The Country / Flaming Star (3 Pack)
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200 Cadillacs
Blue Hawaii
Change Of Habit
Clambake
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Deanna Durbin (Box Set 1) (5 Discs)
Mad About Music
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The Adventures Of Tom Sawyer
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Track Listing...
Tonight Is So Right For Love
What's She Really Like
Frankfurt Special
Wooden Heart
G.I Blues
Pocketful Of Rainbows
Shoppin' Around
Big Boots
Didja' Ever
Blue Suede Shoes
Doin The Best I Can
The song 'Frankfurt Special' never caught on, but I felt was the best song in the film. It was recorded in 1960 with the Jordanairs as back-up for use in the movie and the album. The rock beat is very up-tempo with excellent finger-picking guitar work and drum backing...
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Genre: Musicals & Music Films - Musicals & Other Music Films
Classification: Universal
Production Year: 1964
Running Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Plot: Elvis plays a karate using biker working as a roustabout at a carnival.
DVD Description
In ROUSTABOUT, Elvis plays Charlie Rogers, a carefree, leather-clad biker who joins the carnival of Maggie Morgan (Barbara Stanwyck). There he finds hard work, romance, and a job as a tent crooner. Inevitably, he attracts the attention of a sleazy rival. Raquel Welch makes her screen debut in a bit part as a college girl. The film includes the songs "Hard Knocks," "One Track Heart," "It's a Wonderful World," and more.
Release details
DVD Region: DVD
Studio(s): PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT; TECHNICOLOR DIST. SERVICES
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