King Creole 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray is widely regarded as Elvis Presley's finest dramatic performance and one of the strongest films of his career. Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Michael Curtiz, the legendary director of Casablanca, this stylish blend of crime drama, musical entertainment and coming-of-age storytelling showcases Elvis at the height of his early screen presence.
 
Danny Fisher is a troubled young man growing up in New Orleans who dreams of escaping his difficult circumstances through music. When his powerful singing voice attracts attention in the city's vibrant nightclub scene, success seems within reach. But Danny soon finds himself caught between romance, ambition and the dangerous influence of a ruthless crime boss determined to pull him into a life of criminal activity.
 
Featuring memorable musical performances, atmospheric French Quarter locations and standout supporting turns from Walter Matthau and Carolyn Jones, King Creole remains one of the defining Elvis Presley films and a classic of 1950s American cinema.
 
directed by: Michael Curtiz
starring: Elvis Presley, Carolyn Jones, Walter Matthau
1958 / 115 min / English