Fun in Acapulco (1963)

57% of critics liked it
(7 reviews)
62% of users liked it
(6,883 ratings)

Elvis Presley stars as Mike Windgren, a former trapeze artist who's suffered from vertigo ever since accidentally dropping his partner during a performance. Working as a lifeguard/entertainer at an Acapulco resort, Mike falls in love with social director Margarita Dauphine (Ursula Andress). With her… More Elvis Presley stars as Mike Windgren, a former trapeze artist who's suffered from vertigo ever since accidentally dropping his partner during a performance. Working as a lifeguard/entertainer at an Acapulco resort, Mike falls in love with social director Margarita Dauphine (Ursula Andress). With her help, he overcomes his fear of heights in a spectacular high-dive finale. Presley songs featured include "Vino, Dinero y Amor," "Marguerita," "Bossa Nova Baby" and the title tune. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 37 min.
Directed By: Richard Thorpe
Written By: Allan Weiss
Genres: Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy

In Theaters: Jun 1, 2000 Wide
On DVD: Jan 7, 2003
Studio: El Independent Cinema

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The good news is that it's no worse than Elvis' usual underachieving musicals and the songs he sings though not great are at least bearable.
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
It's an Elvis movie: formula songs and acting.
Kevin N. Laforest, Apollo Guide
A pleasant diversion full of sun, music and beautiful girls.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Average Elvis stuff.

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Cast

            Elvis Presley as Mike Windgren

            Ursula Andress as Marguerita Dauphin

            Elsa Cardenas as Dolores Gomez

            Paul Lukas as Maximillian Dauphin

            Larry Domasin as Raoul Almeido

            Alejandro Rey as Moreno

            Robert Carricart as Jose Garcia

            Teri Hope as Janie Harkins

            Charles Evans as Mr. Harkins

            Alberto Morin as Mr. Ramirez

            Francisco Ortega as Desk Clerk

            Linda Rivera as Senorita at Telegraph

            Tom Hernandez as Photographer

            Mariachi Aguila as Themselves

            Salvador Baguez as Mr. Perez

            Mike de Anda as Guard

            Donald Diamond as Waiter

            Stella Garcia as Senorita at Torito's

            Teri Garr
            
            Martin Garralaga as Manager of Trop

            Mariachi Los Vaqueros as Themselves

            Howard McNear as Dr. John Stevers

            Darlene Tompkins as 1st Girl

            Mary Treen as Mrs. Stevers

            Edward Colman as Mr. Delgado

            Robert Garricart
            
            Rod Gails
            
            Dabo Che
            
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