First film released after Elvis was discharged from his military duty.
G.I. Blues (1960)
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Reviews Counted:5
Fresh:0
Rotten:5
Average Rating:4.7/10
Runtime: 1 hr 44 mins
Genre: Musical & Performing Arts
US Box Office: $0
Synopsis: The first film Elvis made after his stint in the army, G.I. BLUES tells the musical tale of Tulsa (Presley), a singing G.I stationed in West Germany who dreams of opening his own club when he gets... The first film Elvis made after his stint in the army, G.I. BLUES tells the musical tale of Tulsa (Presley), a singing G.I stationed in West Germany who dreams of opening his own club when he gets out of the service. He has very little money, though, so he makes a large bet with fellow serviceman Dynamite--Tulsa must spend the night with beautiful and hard-to-get dancer, Lili (Juliet Prowse). Songs include, "Blue Suede Shoes," Shopping Around," and "Pocketful of Rainbows." [More]
Starring: Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, Robert Ivers, Leticia Roman
Starring: Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, Robert Ivers, Leticia Roman, Arch Johnson, Sigrid Maier, The Jordanaires
Director: Norman Taurog
Director: Norman Taurog
Screenwriter: Edmund Beloin, Henry Garson
Producer: Hal B. Wallis
Composer: Joseph J. Lilley
Reviews for G.I. Blues
'Elvis does an adequate job carrying the movie, playing his natural self in a project that was produced solely to capitalize on his return to civilian life.'
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