Roustabout (1964)
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63% of critics liked it
(8 reviews) -
66% of users liked it
(6,569 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)… 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
- Directed By
- John Rich
- Written By
- Anthony Lawrence, Allan Weiss
- Genres
- Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1964 Wide
- On DVD
- May 2, 2000
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The 16th Elvis movie looks good thanks to cinematographer Lucien Ballard.
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James Plath, Movie Metropolis
An entertaining Elvis film--and no, that's not an oxymoron.
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
Better than average Elvis vehicle.
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Cast
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Elvis Presley
as Charlie Rogers
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Barbara Stanwyck
as Maggie Morgan
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Joan Freeman
as Cathy Lean
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Leif Erickson
as Joe Lean
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Sue Ane Langdon
as Mme. Mijanou
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Pat Buttram
as Harry Carver
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Joan Staley
as Marge
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Dabbs Greer
as Arthur Nielsen
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Steve Brodie
as Freddie
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Norman Grabowski
as Sam the College Student
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Jack Albertson
as Lou
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Jane Dulo
as Hazel
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Joel Fluellen
as Cody Marsh
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Wilda Taylor
as Little Egypt
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Beverly Adams
as Cora
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Billy Barty
as Billy the Midget
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Ken Becker
as Gregg
- Lynn Borden
- Owen Bush
- Joe Forte
- Linda Foster
- Teri Garr
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Marianna Hill
as Viola
- Teri Hope
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Richard Kiel
as Strong Man
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Lance Le Gault
as Barker
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Anhur Levy
as Gus
- Buddy Lewis
- Mike Mahoney
- Eddie Marr
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Lester Miller
as B.J. Lewis
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Toby Reed
as Dick
- Raquel Welch
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Glenn Wilder
as Craig
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Roger Creed
as Deputy
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Jerry James
as Stage Manager
- Howard Joslin
- Steve Condit
- Carey Foster
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Chester Hayes
as Clown
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Max Manning
as Juggler
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K.L. Smith
as Sheriff
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Ray Kellogg
as Ernie
- Kent McCord
