Roustabout (1964)

63% of critics liked it
(8 reviews)
67% of users liked it
(6,473 ratings)

Charlie Rogers (Elvis Presley) is a coffeehouse singer who joins a financially troubled carnival in Roustabout. He is hired by owner Maggie Morgan (Barbara Stanwyck) and soon catches the eye of his pretty female co-worker Cathy Lean (Joan Freeman). Cathy's irate father Joe (Leif Erickson) clashes… More Charlie Rogers (Elvis Presley) is a coffeehouse singer who joins a financially troubled carnival in Roustabout. He is hired by owner Maggie Morgan (Barbara Stanwyck) and soon catches the eye of his pretty female co-worker Cathy Lean (Joan Freeman). Cathy's irate father Joe (Leif Erickson) clashes with Charlie when he tries to romance his daughter, but Charlie's singing helps bring in the much-needed money for the failing carnival and keeps the wolves from the big tent show. A disagreement has Charlie joining another carnival before things are smoothed out. Watch for Raquel Welch and Terry Garr in bit parts. Presley delivers 11 songs, the highlight being the Mike Leiber/Jerry Stoller tune"Little Egypt". ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 41 min.
Directed By: John Rich
Written By: Anthony Lawrence, Allan Weiss
Genres: Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics

In Theaters: Nov 11, 1964 Wide
On DVD: May 2, 2000

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The 16th Elvis movie looks good thanks to cinematographer Lucien Ballard.
James Plath, Movie Metropolis
An entertaining Elvis film--and no, that's not an oxymoron.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Better than average Elvis vehicle.

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AJ V

I can't recall the plot, but I remember that I kinda liked this movie, it's not great, but it's pretty good.
Lee K

Seen all of his flicks.

Cast

            Elvis Presley as Charlie Rogers

            Barbara Stanwyck as Maggie Morgan

            Joan Freeman as Cathy Lean

            Leif Erickson as Joe Lean

            Sue Ane Langdon as Mme. Mijanou

            Pat Buttram as Harry Carver

            Joan Staley as Marge

            Dabbs Greer as Arthur Nielsen

            Steve Brodie as Freddie

            Norman Grabowski as Sam the College Student

            Jack Albertson as Lou

            Jane Dulo as Hazel

            Joel Fluellen as Cody Marsh

            Wilda Taylor as Little Egypt

            Beverly Adams as Cora

            Billy Barty as Billy the Midget

            Ken Becker as Gregg

            Lynn Borden
            
            Owen Bush
            
            Joe Forte
            
            Linda Foster
            
            Teri Garr
            
            Marianna Hill as Viola

            Teri Hope
            
            Richard Kiel as Strong Man

            Lance Le Gault as Barker

            Anhur Levy as Gus

            Buddy Lewis
            
            Mike Mahoney
            
            Eddie Marr
            
            Lester Miller as B.J. Lewis

            Toby Reed as Dick

            Raquel Welch
            
            Glenn Wilder as Craig

            Roger Creed as Deputy

            Jerry James as Stage Manager

            Howard Joslin
            
            Steve Condit
            
            Carey Foster
            
            Chester Hayes as Clown

            Max Manning as Juggler

            K.L. Smith as Sheriff

            Ray Kellogg as Ernie

            Kent McCord
            
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Roustabout (1964)

Critic Reviews

Featured Audience Ratings

AJ V

Lee K

Cast