G.I. Blues(1960)
“Elvis scores... a singing triumph... and a romantic hit!”
Overview
Stationed in West Germany, soldier Tulsa McLean hopes to open up a nightclub when he gets out of the army. Tulsa may lack the capital for such a venture, but a chance to raise the cash comes his way through a friendly wager. Local dancer Lili (Juliet Prowse) is a notorious ice queen, and Tulsa bets everything he has that a friend of his can earn her affections. But, when that friend is dispatched to Alaska, it's up to Tulsa to melt Lili's heart.
Director
Norman Taurog
Studio
Hal Wallis Productions
Cast
Elvis Presley
as Tulsa McLean
Juliet Prowse
as Lili
Robert Ivers
as Cookie
James Douglas
as Rick
Letícia Román
as Tina
Sigrid Maier
as Marla
Arch Johnson
as Sgt. McGraw
Mickey Knox
as Jeeter
John Hudson
as Capt. Hobart
Kenneth Becker
as Mac
Jeremy Slate
as Turk
Beach Dickerson
as Warren
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1960
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Production Companies
Hal Wallis Productions • Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch G.I. Blues?▼
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What is G.I. Blues about?▼
Stationed in West Germany, soldier Tulsa McLean hopes to open up a nightclub when he gets out of the army. Tulsa may lack the capital for such a venture, but a chance to raise the cash comes his way through a friendly wager. Local dancer Lili (Juliet Prowse) is a notorious ice queen, and Tulsa bets everything he has that a friend of his can earn her affections. But, when that friend is dispatched to Alaska, it's up to Tulsa to melt Lili's heart.
Who directed G.I. Blues?▼
G.I. Blues was directed by Norman Taurog and released in 1960. It is a music, comedy, romance film.
How long is G.I. Blues?▼
G.I. Blues has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in G.I. Blues?▼
The cast of G.I. Blues includes Elvis Presley as Tulsa McLean, Juliet Prowse as Lili, Robert Ivers as Cookie, James Douglas as Rick, Letícia Román as Tina and more.
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