King Creole
“A STORY PULSING WITH THE HEARTBEAT OF TODAY'S YOUTH!”
Synopsis
Delinquent Danny Fisher flunks out of high school, quits his job as a nightclub busboy, and one night gets the chance to perform. Success is imminent and local crime boss Maxie Fields wants to hire him to perform at The Blue Shade. Danny declines, but Fields won't take no for an answer.
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Don Coscarelli on KING CREOLE
Type: Featurette • Published 2014-02-20
Top Cast
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Elvis Presley
Danny Fisher
Carolyn Jones
Ronnie
Walter Matthau
Maxie Fields
Dolores Hart
Nellie
Dean Jagger
Mr. Fisher
Liliane Montevecchi
Forty Nina
Vic Morrow
Shark
Paul Stewart
Charlie LeGrand
Jan Shepard
Mimi Fisher
Brian G. Hutton
Sal (as Brian Hutton)
Jack Grinnage
Dummy
Dick Winslow
Eddie Burton
Raymond Bailey
Mr. Evans
Anne Caprile
Mimi Fisher (Voice)
Gavin Gordon
Mr. Primont
Helene Hatch
Mrs. Pearson (uncredited)
Kitty White
Street Vendor (uncredited)
Scotty Moore
Guitar Player (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael V. Gazzo, Herbert Baker
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- King Creole
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Hal Wallis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Michael V. Gazzo, Herbert Baker, Harold Robbins
Walter Scharf
Russell Harlan
Warren Low
Hal B. Wallis, Joseph H. Hazen
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Curtiz
Director
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Michael V. Gazzo
Screenplay
Herbert Baker
Screenplay
Warren Low
Editor
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Joseph H. Hazen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About King Creole
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is King Creole about?
Delinquent Danny Fisher flunks out of high school, quits his job as a nightclub busboy, and one night gets the chance to perform. Success is imminent and local crime boss Maxie Fields wants to hire him to perform at The Blue Shade. Danny declines, but Fields won't take no for an answer.
Who directed King Creole?
King Creole was directed by Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in King Creole?
The principal cast of King Creole includes Elvis Presley, Carolyn Jones, Walter Matthau, Dolores Hart, Dean Jagger.
When was King Creole released and how long is it?
King Creole was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for King Creole?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King Creole was composed by Walter Scharf.
Is King Creole based on a book or true story?
King Creole is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harold Robbins".
What is the age rating and content advisory for King Creole?
King Creole holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).