Top Down: Rooftop Cinema
VIVA LAS VEGAS
DIRECTOR: GEORGE SIDNEY
US, 1964
From the opening helicopter shot zooming over the Las Vegas Strip at night accompanied by the rollicking title song, VIVA LAS VEGAS features an Elvis in full-throttle command—except when it comes to the irresistible charms of a red-hot Ann-Margret. After his racecar’s engine blows, Lucky Jackson (Presley) mislays a nest egg-sized wad of cash earmarked for repairs. Lucky bumps (and grinds) into vivacious swim instructor Rusty Martin (Margret) on his way to finding some viable wheels to enter the first annual Las Vegas Grand Prix. Featuring an iconic dance number by Margret in black tights and Elvis blowing the doors off the title song, it’ll set your soul on fire! (85 mins.)
BAND: YOURS