Frankie and Johnny
Director: Frederick De Cordova
Actors: Elvis Presley, Donna Douglas, Harry Morgan
PlotSet on a Mississippi riverboat, the story revolves around a down-on-his-luck entertainer and gambler who performs alongside his girlfriend and singing partner. Their act is a blend of music and comedy that entertains the boat's passengers. Complicating matters, his gambling habits are causing tension between him and his girlfriend, who wants him to quit and settle down. His luck takes an unexpected turn when a fortune teller predicts a mysterious lady will change his fate. This sparks his curiosity and sets him on a path to meet this prophesied woman in hopes of striking better fortune.
Tensions rise as jealousy brews and misunderstandings unfold. An unexpected love triangle develops, exacerbating the strained relationship between the entertainer and his girlfriend. Meanwhile, the riverboat's various colorful characters add to the chaos with their own antics and dramas. As events spiral out of control, the riverboat setting becomes a backdrop for dramatic and comedic confrontations, all while the protagonist grapples with choices that could alter his future permanently. অসমাপ্ত
Writers: Alex Gottlieb, Nat Perrin
Release Date: 31 Mar 1966
Runtime: 87 min
Rating: Approved
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The Kino Lorber Studio Classics Blu-ray of 'Frankie and Johnny' offers a significant upgrade, with enhanced sound and image quality, appealing to Elvis fans despite the film's middling content.
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