King Creole, Elvis Presley's best movie

This was first and foremost a film in the service of Elvis, then an emerging figure in the singing world with only three films to his credit.

Based on Harold Robbins' novel Danny Fisher's Tombstone (1952), the boxer was replaced by a singer and his adventures were toned down as much as possible.

Elvis is a troubled young man who is pressured and pursued by gangster Walter Matthau as he is torn between two women who represent innocence and the lustful perils of youth.

Curtis, a great director of so many classic film gems, brings out the best in Elvis in this film.

The plot, set in New Orleans, begins with a reminiscence of "Porgy and Bess" and is followed by several well-known songs, also well staged, including the film's title song.

A solid film that raised the profile of the so-called King of Rock and Roll, Curtis had to raise it higher than he expected due to the pressure on the producers to make the film.

Still, Elvis' performance is excellent, as is the rest of the cast.

The beautiful Caroline Jones and Dolores Hart, and the rogues' gallery (Walter Matthau, Vic Morrow). While the film cannot be considered a full-fledged musical, the songs do help to sweeten the plot, making it very entertaining and entertaining, which is in terms of cinematic quality compared to his film work the best. highly recommended.