King of hot rhythms

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Movie
German title King of hot rhythms
Original title Roustabout
Country of production United States
original language English
Publishing year 1964
length 101 minutes
Age rating FSK 6
Rod
Director John Rich
script Anthony Lawrence ,
Allan Weiss
production Hal B. Wallis
music Joseph J. Lilley
camera Lucien Ballard
cut Warren Low
occupation

King of the Hot Rhythms (Original title: Roustabout ) is a music film from 1964 by director John Rich with Elvis Presley in the lead role.

action

Charlie Rogers appears as a singer at Mother's Tea House . When a group of college students visit the pub one night, he makes fun of them with sarcastic lyrics. Three young people feel provoked by this and challenge him to a fight in front of the door. However, they have no chance against Charlie's karate strokes. Since this wasn't the first time Charlie had clashed with guests, the owner of the pub has had enough and fires him on the spot. When the police arrive, Charlie is also arrested. However, his girlfriend pays the bail and so he is released. As soon as he's out of jail, however, he leaves his girlfriend and drives off on his motorcycle.

On the street he drives up to an open jeep in which a young girl is sitting and asks her to come with him. The father behind the wheel is annoyed by the pushy young man on the motorcycle and pushes Charlie off the road. His motorcycle is damaged and his guitar is destroyed. In the car sat the young Cathy Lean and her father Joe, as well as Maggie Morgan, who immediately rush to the scene of the accident. Maggie Morgan is the owner of the traveling show business Morgan Shows , which is visiting nearby and invites the victim to come with her. Since he can't go on until his motorcycle is repaired, he accepts an offer from Maggie to work as a henchman at the fair.

Maggie receives a visit from Mr. Nielsen, who is supposed to collect arrears on a loan for the bank. Maggie had to take out the loan from the bank to cover costs incurred when there was a serious accident on a ride that Joe hadn't set up properly when he was drunk. Since then, the company has been in financial difficulties.

When Charlie tries to attract visitors by singing it is a huge success and Maggie realizes that this could be the salvation for her company. At first he doesn't want to know anything about it, because he wants to travel on to Phoenix . Later, Charlie accepts and signs a contract with Maggie.

When a visitor loses his wallet, Joe is accused of stealing it and goes to jail. During the night Charlie finds the wallet and wants to take it to the police the next day to get Joe out of jail. The showmen are mad at Charlie, however, for not delivering the wallet immediately, saving Joe the night in jail. Charlie doesn't want to put up with the accusations. He leaves the company and signs a contract with Harry Carver's rival showman company. When Maggie's company is on the brink of bankruptcy, Charlie returns and uses the money he earned at Carver to help avert immediate closure. He assures now that he will sing with Maggie and explains to Cathy that he loves her.

background

  • The English original title Roustabout generally designates a laborer or henchman, in this context a worker at the fair. In the German dubbing, the less common term shock-free is used in the film .
  • Unlike represented at a German fair, where various Showmen are in common in the US form of Carnival operated all stands, rides and attractions from a person or a company - as well as in the film the case.
  • The then unknown Raquel Welch plays a supporting role as a "college girl". Richard Kiel can be seen in the figure of the great "Strongman". Both actors are not named in the credits.
  • In the German dubbing you hear the name Kitty instead of Cathy, with the name Cathy appearing again in the German subtitles.
  • The 16th of 31 feature films with Elvis Presley in the lead role.
  • Filming began on March 9, 1964 and ended on April 20, 1964. The film was shot in California .
  • It was released on November 11, 1964 in the USA and on December 25, 1964 in Germany.

music

The following music tracks are sung by Elvis Presley in the film:

  1. Roustabout
  2. Poison Ivy League
  3. One Track Heart
  4. Wheels On My Heels
  5. It's a wonderful world
  6. It's carnival time
  7. Carny Town
  8. Hard knocks
  9. There's a Brand New Day On the Horizon
  10. Big Love Big Heartache
  11. Little Egypt

Reviews

  • Lexicon of international films : Elaborate and unusually well-cast music film for and with Elvis Presley, who - this time as the hero of a fairground - performs 11 songs for the best.
  • Protestant film observer : Unfortunately Elvis Presley hides the good core of the title hero behind poorly exemplary manners. Unsuitable for younger people, only possible with restrictions for older people.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ King of hot rhythms. In: Lexicon of International Films . Film service , accessed July 15, 2017 .Template: LdiF / Maintenance / Access used 
  2. ↑ Ev. Munich Press Association, Review No. 15/1965

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