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Elvis Presley, Ursula Andress, Elsa Cardenas, Paul Lukas, Larry Domasin ... see more see more... , Alejandro Rey , Robert Carricart , Teri Hope , Charles Evans , Alberto Morin , Francisco Ortega , Linda Rivera , Tom Hernandez , Mariachi Aguila , Salvador Baguez , Mike de Anda , Donald Diamond , Stella Garcia , Teri Garr , Martin Garralaga , Mariachi Los Vaqueros , Howard McNear , Darlene Tompkins , Mary Treen , Edward Colman , Robert Garricart , Rod Gails , Dabo Che

Elvis Presley stars as Mike Windgren, a former trapeze artist who's suffered from vertigo ever since accidentally dropping his partner during a performance. Working as a lifeguard/entertainer at an Ac... read more read more...apulco resort, Mike falls in love with social director Margarita Dauphine (Ursula Andress). With her help, he overcomes his fear of heights in a spectacular high-dive finale. Presley songs featured include "Vino, Dinero y Amor," "Marguerita," "Bossa Nova Baby" and the title tune. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 37 min.

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Release Date: June 1, 2000

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DVD Release Date: January 7, 2003

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  • brandankurtis
    January 3, 2011
    brandankurtis
    This was a pretty good movie. Elvis starts out working on a boat but gets fired and works for the Hilton. Interesting story, that he used to be in a circus, but due to a tragedy no longer is with the circus. I like the way he has two love interests in this movie, one being Ursula... read more Andress. It's cool the way he gets his confidence back.

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Dennis Schwartz
April 10, 2009
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

The good news is that it's no worse than Elvis' usual underachieving musicals and the songs he sings though not great are at least bearable. Full Review

Steve Crum
October 15, 2004
Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan

It's an Elvis movie: formula songs and acting.

Kevin N. Laforest
April 29, 2003
Kevin N. Laforest, Apollo Guide

A pleasant diversion full of sun, music and beautiful girls. Full Review

Ken Hanke
April 24, 2003
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Average Elvis stuff.

March 26, 2009
Variety

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Howard Thompson
May 9, 2005
Howard Thompson, New York Times

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December 30, 2006
Empire Magazine

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Susan Granger
December 26, 2006
Susan Granger, www.susangranger.com

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Emanuel Levy
July 6, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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