Roustabout
“Elvis Presley as a Roving, Restless, Reckless, ROUSTABOUT”
Synopsis
After losing his job at a coffee shop, Charlie Rogers finds employment at a struggling carnival, but his attempted romance with a teenager leads to friction with her father.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
ELVIS PRESLEY-ROUSTABOUT (MOVIE TRAILER)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-27
Top Cast
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Elvis Presley
Charlie Rogers
Barbara Stanwyck
Maggie Morgan
Joan Freeman
Cathy Lean
Leif Erickson
Joe Lean
Sue Ane Langdon
Madame Mijanou
Pat Buttram
Harry Carver
Joan Staley
Marge
Dabbs Greer
Arthur Nielsen
Steve Brodie
Fred
Norman Grabowski
Sam
Jack Albertson
Lou
Jane Dulo
Hazel
Joel Fluellen
Cody Marsh
Wilda Taylor
Little Egypt
Beverly Adams
Cora (uncredited)
Al Bain
Carnival Patron (uncredited)
John Barton
Carnival Patron (uncredited)
Billy Barty
Billy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Weiss, Anthony Lawrence
- Original Score
- Joseph J. Lilley
- Original Title
- Roustabout
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.6M
- Production Studios
- Hal Wallis Productions, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Rich
Allan Weiss, Anthony Lawrence
Joseph J. Lilley
Lucien Ballard
Warren Low
Hal B. Wallis
Department Leadership Roster
John Rich
Director
Allan Weiss
Screenplay
Anthony Lawrence
Screenplay
Lucien Ballard
Director of Photography
Hal B. Wallis
Producer
Warren Low
Editor
Joseph J. Lilley
Original Music Composer
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Roustabout
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Roustabout about?
After losing his job at a coffee shop, Charlie Rogers finds employment at a struggling carnival, but his attempted romance with a teenager leads to friction with her father.
Who directed Roustabout?
Roustabout was directed by John Rich.
Who stars in Roustabout?
The principal cast of Roustabout includes Elvis Presley, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Freeman, Leif Erickson, Sue Ane Langdon.
When was Roustabout released and how long is it?
Roustabout was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
How much did Roustabout make at the box office?
Roustabout grossed $6.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Roustabout?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Roustabout was composed by Joseph J. Lilley.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Roustabout?
Roustabout holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).