Viva Las Vegas (1964) Apr 2026

Presley stars as , a race car driver who arrives in Las Vegas for the city's first annual Grand Prix. His plan to buy a new engine hits a snag when he loses his money in a hotel pool after being shoved by Rusty Martin (Ann-Margret), a spirited swimming instructor. Lucky takes a job as a waiter to recover the funds while balancing his racing ambitions with his growing feelings for Rusty. Production & Reception Highlights

It became Elvis's highest-grossing film, earning roughly $9.4 million and surpassing his previous top hit, Blue Hawaii . Viva Las Vegas (1964)

Known as the "female Elvis" for her energy and motorcycles, she was so popular that some theaters gave her top billing over Presley. Presley stars as , a race car driver

Elvis earned a third-place Laurel Award for Best Male Performance in a musical, and the film was the runner-up for Best Musical of 1964. Real-Life Romance Ann-Margret and Elvis, Viva Las Vegas, 1964 - Facebook Real-Life Romance Ann-Margret and Elvis, Viva Las Vegas,

The 1964 musical film is widely considered the peak of Elvis Presley's movie career, primarily due to the legendary chemistry between him and his co-star, Ann-Margret. Film Synopsis

While 1964 critics were mixed, contemporary reviews are highly positive, with an 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes .