Elvis Presley, Gary Lockwood, Hope Lange

Can a sensitive therapist help a rough-and-tumble hayseed realize his true literary gifts? Glenn (Elvis Presley) has had his share of hard knocks -- including time spent behind bars -- but he has a ta...( read more  read more... )lent and passion for writing that never fades. After he meets Irene, a social worker, Glenn finds confidence and affection, and their work together begets not only personal growth for Glenn, but the possibility of love for both.

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Unrated, 115 min.

Directed by: Philip Dunne

Release Date: June 15, 1961

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DVD Release Date: August 13, 2002

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  • January 3, 2007
    Elvis was an average actor at best.
  • April 26, 2008
    A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career.
  • April 21, 2008
    Eek! An Elvis Presley movie that I must never watch!!!
  • February 9, 2008
    Aww , use 2 own it video broke sad face
  • January 29, 2008
    Elvis should give emphasis to his pretty voice, and sing more than act, on his movies.
  • October 24, 2007
    havent seen this movie yet but it should be great because its Elvis
  • September 27, 2007
    Same tired foruma. Elvis looks cute. Meets a girl. Sings her a song. Gets into a fight with some dope to prove his manhood and win the girl. Sings her another song. The end.
  • September 15, 2007
    i dint know he was so good
  • August 25, 2007
    this was a great movie Hope Lange is a great actor

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