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Love Me Tender

1956 · Movie · NR · 89 min · ★ 6.2 · 63% critics

DramaWesternMusicRomance

As the Civil War ends, a group of Confederate brothers return home with money taken from a Union payroll train, only to find the war has already stopped and federal officers want it back. Their homecoming also stirs painful family and romantic tensions, turning a simple return into a bitter struggle.

Also known as Elvis Presley: Love Me Tender

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Details
Years
1956
Release date
1956-11-15
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
89 min
Max quality
HD
Critic score
63/100
TMDB rating
6.2/10 (94 votes)
About

You may enjoy this if you like old-fashioned western drama with romance, family conflict, and Elvis songs, especially if you’re curious about a different side of him than Viva Las Vegas; Not for you if you want strict historical realism or nonstop action.

Pros: strong central tension; entertaining western drama; memorable songs | Cons: uneven final act; songs feel out of place; stiff lead performance

Themes

  • black and white
  • american civil war

Cast & crew

Directed by Robert D. Webb