Fun in Acapulco(1963)
“Come With Elvis to Fabulous Acapulco!”
Overview
Mike Windgren works on a boat in Acapulco, but when the bratty daughter of the boat owner gets him fired, Mike finds new work as a lifeguard and singer at a local hotel. Tensions increase when Mike runs into the rival lifeguard—who is also the champion diver of Mexico.
Director
Richard Thorpe
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Revenue
$7M
Cast
Elvis Presley
as Mike Windgren
Ursula Andress
as Marguerita Dauphin
Elsa Cárdenas
as Dolores Gomez
Paul Lukas
as Maximillian Dauphin
Larry Domasin
as Raoul Almeido
Alejandro Rey
as Moreno
Robert Carricart
as Jose Garcia
Teri Hope
as Janie Harkins
Teri Garr
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Charles Evans
as Mr. Harkins (uncredited)
Howard McNear
as Dr. Stevers (uncredited)
Mary Treen
as Mrs. Stevers (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1963
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Wallis-Hazen Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fun in Acapulco?▼
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What is Fun in Acapulco about?▼
Mike Windgren works on a boat in Acapulco, but when the bratty daughter of the boat owner gets him fired, Mike finds new work as a lifeguard and singer at a local hotel. Tensions increase when Mike runs into the rival lifeguard—who is also the champion diver of Mexico.
Who directed Fun in Acapulco?▼
Fun in Acapulco was directed by Richard Thorpe and released in 1963. It is a music, comedy, romance film.
How long is Fun in Acapulco?▼
Fun in Acapulco has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in Fun in Acapulco?▼
The cast of Fun in Acapulco includes Elvis Presley as Mike Windgren, Ursula Andress as Marguerita Dauphin, Elsa Cárdenas as Dolores Gomez, Paul Lukas as Maximillian Dauphin, Larry Domasin as Raoul Almeido and more.
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