Viva Las Vegas - (Elvis Presley) (1964)

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In one of his most popular movies, Elvis Presley shared the screen with Ann-Margret in Las Vegas, easily creating the most electrifying teaming Elvis had on-screen. He's Lucky Jackson, a Grand Prix race driver working at a casino to raise cash for a new engine; she's a hotel swimming instructor - and the romantic action revs up from their first meeting. Veteran director George Sidney, combines the hormonal heat wave with fascinating sights of '60s Las Vegas.

Rev up your engines for 1964`s hottest duo as Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret race `n` roll in the fun capital of America. Regarded as one of the King`s best and noted for the on-screen chemistry between the two singing stars, "Viva Las Vegas" glistens with musical numbers including the title song - which has become part of pop culture as it personifies everything "Vegas." In one of his most popular movies, Elvis is racecar driver Lucky Jackson who arrives in town with his car literally in tow. In order to enter the first Las Vegas Grand Prix, he must raise enough money to buy a new engine. He gets the cash but loses it when the hotel swinning pool instructor distracts him. Just when it seems he will lose both race and girl, Lady Luck steps in. Veteran director George Sidney guides his two musical talents through songs that include "The Lady Loves Me", "Appreciatio","What`d I Say" and of course the title track.