Fun in Acapulco
1963 · Movie · PG · 97 min · ★ 5.9 · 62% critics
After losing his job on a boat in Acapulco, a drifter finds new work at a resort as a lifeguard by day and singer by night. Romance, jealousy, and a tense rivalry with a champion diver push him to face fears from his past.
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Details
- Years
- 1963
- Release date
- 1963-11-27
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 97 min
- Critic score
- 62/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (89 votes)
About
If you enjoy light, breezy Elvis-style musical romances like Blue Hawaii or Paradise, Hawaiian Style, this offers songs, sunshine, and low-stakes drama; Not for you if you want a fresh plot or a more grounded tone.
Pros: sunny resort setting; catchy musical moments; easygoing fun | Cons: formulaic story; uneven songs; obvious studio feel
Themes
- musical
- acapulco, mexico
Cast & crew
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
- TH
Teri Hope
as Janie Harkins
Teri Garr
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Charles Evans
as Mr. Harkins (uncredited)
Directed by Richard Thorpe