Fun in Acapulco
"Come With Elvis to Fabulous Acapulco!"
Originally released in 1963. Fun in Acapulco is a music/comedy film. directed by Richard Thorpe.
Starring Elvis Presley, Ursula Andress, and Elsa Cárdenas
Synopsis
Mike Windgren works on a boat in Acapulco, but when the bratty daughter of the boat owner gets him fired, Mike finds new work as a lifeguard and singer at a local hotel. Tensions increase when Mike runs into the rival lifeguard—who is also the champion diver of Mexico.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 27, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (84 votes)
Box Office
$6.8M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Teri Hope
as Janie Harkins
Teri Garr
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Charles Evans
as Mr. Harkins (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $6,758,000
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Wallis-Hazen Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fun in Acapulco about?
Mike Windgren works on a boat in Acapulco, but when the bratty daughter of the boat owner gets him fired, Mike finds new work as a lifeguard and singer at a local hotel. Tensions increase when Mike...
Who directed Fun in Acapulco?
Fun in Acapulco was directed by Richard Thorpe.
How long is Fun in Acapulco?
Fun in Acapulco has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Fun in Acapulco released?
Fun in Acapulco was released on November 27, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fun in Acapulco?
The main cast of Fun in Acapulco includes Elvis Presley, Ursula Andress, Elsa Cárdenas, Paul Lukas, Larry Domasin.