Viva Las Vegas (1964) is an American romantic musical motion picture co-starring Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret. The movie is regarded by fans as one of Presley's best and is noted for the on-screen chemistry between Presley and Ann-Margret, plus 10 musical numbers. In addition, the filming produced unusually heated exchanges between Presley's manager Colonel Tom Parker (who is not shown as "Technical Advisor" in the opening credits for this film) and the movie's director, the highly experienced George Sidney. It concerned the time and effort allotted by the cinematographer, ostensibly on Sidney's orders, to the musical scenes involving Ann-Margret, which included views from many different angles, re-takes and the use of several cameras for each shot. Presley's screen charisma was nevertheless there for anyone to see. The scene in which he delivers the title song remains the only one in his career to depict him performing an entire song, in one uncut take, and as shot by the lens of a single camera. Lucky Jackson (Elvis Presley) goes to Las Vegas, Nevada to participate in the city's first annual Grand Prix. However, his race car is in need of a new engine in order to compete. Jackson raises the money but mislays it when distracted by a local swimming instructor, Rusty Martin (Ann-Margret). Soon, Jackson's main competition arrives in the form of Count Elmo Mancini (Cesare Danova), who attempts to steal both the race and Rusty. TRACK LISTING: 1. Yellow Rose of Texas / The ...
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