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Viva Las Vegas is a 1964 American rock and roll musical film directed by George Sidney, written by Sally Benson, choreographed by David Winters, and starring Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Cesare Danova, William Demarest and Nicky Blair.
Viva Las Vegas: Directed by George Sidney. With Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, Cesare Danova, William Demarest. A race-car driver preparing for the Grand Prix wiles his time in Las Vegas working as a waiter to pay for his new engine and soon strikes up a romance with a beautiful young woman.
All musically gifted race-driver Lucky Jackson (Elvis Presley) wants in Las Vegas is to score enough money for a new car motor so he can win the Grand Prix. When he encounters sexy swimming ...
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Lucky Jackson (Elvis Presley) goes to Las Vegas, Nevada to participate in the city's first annual Grand Prix Race. However, his race car, an Elva Mk.6 Maserati, is in need of a new engine in order to compete in the event.
In 1957, Ford built 2 very special Thunderbirds, which were referred to as "Battlebirds". One still exists and the other is rumored to have been wrecked during the filming of Viva Lad Vegas. A Battlebird is recognizable by its head faring, single seat cockpit and lack of bumpers.
Viva Las Vegas (1964) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Synopsis. Sports car enthusiast Lucky Jackson defeats Italian champion Count Elmo Mancini, who then asks Lucky to drive for him. Lucky refuses and plans to get a new engine and race his own car in the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Viva Las Vegas (1964) Trailer - Check out the official trailer for "Viva Las Vegas," a 1964 movie starring Elvis Presley, Ann Margret, and Cesare Danova.
Overview. Lucky Jackson arrives in town with his car literally in tow ready for the first Las Vegas Grand Prix - once he has the money to buy an engine. He gets the cash easily enough but mislays it when the pretty swimming pool manageress takes his mind off things.
Viva Las Vegas! 1964 · 1 hr 25 min. TV-PG. Musicals · Comedy · Romance. As he prepares for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, Lucky tries to secure funds for a new engine while winning the affections of a hotel swim instructor.
