“He was the best on-screen partner she ever had, and she was his. It’s the most purely entertaining Elvis movie ever, a complete delight and it’s unbelievable they were never teamed again.” – Filmink

On Aug. 16, 1977, the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll ascended to that great Graceland in the sky. Decades later, his remains one of the great American legends, a preternatural entertainer who transformed not only popular music but popular culture as a whole. In commemoration of Elvis Week, Arkadin presents perhaps his most purely entertaining cinematic effort, 1964’s Viva Las Vegas! Co-starring one of the few women who can totally hold her own against Elvis’s effortless charisma, Viva Las Vegas pairs The King with Swedish-born sexpot Ann-Margret. Elvis is the strapping young racecar driver looking for money to fix his engine before the Vegas Grand Prix, while Ann-Margret is the young swimming instructor who causes him to lose his engine money but still manages to get his motor running…if you know what we mean. With vibrant musical numbers, lavish Panavision visuals, and some super-steamy chemistry that didn’t have to be faked — Elvis and Ann-Margret began a real-life affair that exploded the tabloids, much to wife Priscilla Presley’s dismay — there’s no better way to commemorate Elvis’ passing than with Viva Las Vegas. All hail the King!

Plus, come out early for a pre-show of iconic clips of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, starting at 2:30 pm!

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