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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. It seems he will lose both race and girl, problems made more difficult by rivalry from Elmo Mancini, fellow racer and womaniser.
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Elvis Presley
Lucky Jackson
Ann-Margret
Rusty Martin
Cesare Danova
Count Elmo Mancini
William Demarest
Mr. Martin
Nicky Blair
Shorty Fansworth
Robert Aiken
Driver (uncredited)
Don Anderson
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
Larry Barton
Son of the Lone Star State (uncredited)
Toni Basil
Dancer (uncredited)
Herman Boden
Casino Patron (uncredited)
William Burnside
Son of the Lone Star State (uncredited)
Carl Carlsson
Juggler (uncredited)
Ruth Carlsson
Juggler (uncredited)
Regina Carrol
Showgirl (uncredited)
Steve Carruthers
Maitre 'd (uncredited)
Jack Carter
Casino Performer (uncredited)
Taggart Casey
Guard (uncredited)
George Cisar
Manager of Swingers (uncredited)
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Most Elvis movies were the product of a conveyor belt. Quickly written and produced and Elvis was not stretched as an actor or singer.
Viva Las Vegas does not stretch this formula but is fun, thanks in part due to the chemistry between Elvis and Ann Margret.
Elvis plays race car driver Lucky Jackson who is working as a waiter in Vegas so he can pay for a new engine.
He plans to take on aristocratic Count Mancini in the race and both are also competing for the affections of Rusty Martin (Ann Margret).
Jackson and Rusty take part in a talent contest as both aim for first prize. This is where Elvis sings Viva Las Vegas although his dancing moves look a bit weird.
Jackson's rivalry with Mancini is friendly which adds to the fun.
There is a thrilling racing sequence at the end with several competitors crashing or going off the road.
It is corny and undemanding movie.
DanDare29 Dec, 2020
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