Viva Las Vegas
“Elvis is at the wheel but Ann-Margret drives him wild!”
Synopsis
Lucky Jackson arrives in Las Vegas with his car literally in tow ready for the first Grand Prix — once he has the money for an engine. He gets the cash easily enough but mislays it when the pretty pool manageress takes his mind off things. It seems he'll lose both race and girl, problems complicated by rivalry from womanizing fellow racer Elmo Mancini.
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Joe Dante on VIVA LAS VEGAS
Type: Featurette • Published 2013-11-20
Top Cast
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Elvis Presley
Lucky Jackson
Ann-Margret
Rusty Martin
Cesare Danova
Count Elmo Mancini
William Demarest
Mr. Martin
Nicky Blair
Shorty Fansworth
Robert Aiken
Driver (uncredited)
Don Anderson
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Larry Barton
Son of the Lone Star State (uncredited)
Toni Basil
Dancer (uncredited)
Herman Boden
Casino Patron (uncredited)
William Burnside
Son of the Lone Star State (uncredited)
Carl Carlsson
Juggler (uncredited)
Ruth Carlsson
Juggler (uncredited)
Regina Carrol
Showgirl (uncredited)
Steve Carruthers
Maitre 'd (uncredited)
Jack Carter
Casino Performer (uncredited)
Taggart Casey
Guard (uncredited)
George Cisar
Manager of Swingers (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
May 20, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$9.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.4x
+$8.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Sidney
- Screenplay & Story
- Sally Benson
- Original Score
- George Stoll
- Original Title
- Viva Las Vegas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $9.4M
- Production Studios
- Jack Cummings Productions, Winters Hollywood Entertainment Holdings Corporation, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Sidney
Sally Benson
George Stoll
Joseph F. Biroc
John McSweeney Jr.
George Sidney, Jack Cummings
Department Leadership Roster
George Stoll
Original Music Composer
George Sidney
Producer
George Sidney
Director
Jack Cummings
Producer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
John McSweeney Jr.
Editor
Sally Benson
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Viva Las Vegas
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Viva Las Vegas about?
Lucky Jackson arrives in Las Vegas with his car literally in tow ready for the first Grand Prix — once he has the money for an engine. He gets the cash easily enough but mislays it when the pretty pool manageress takes his mind off things. It seems he'll lose both race and girl, problems complicated by rivalry from womanizing fellow racer Elmo Mancini.
Who directed Viva Las Vegas?
Viva Las Vegas was directed by George Sidney.
Who stars in Viva Las Vegas?
The principal cast of Viva Las Vegas includes Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Cesare Danova, William Demarest, Nicky Blair.
When was Viva Las Vegas released and how long is it?
Viva Las Vegas was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What was the box office and production budget of Viva Las Vegas?
Viva Las Vegas had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $9.4M at the worldwide box office (9.4 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Viva Las Vegas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Viva Las Vegas was composed by George Stoll.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Viva Las Vegas?
Viva Las Vegas holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).