Fun in Acapulco(1963)
Come With Elvis to Fabulous Acapulco!
Fun in Acapulco Synopsis
Mike Windgren works on a boat in Acapulco, but when the bratty daughter of its owner gets him fired, Mike finds new work as a lifeguard and singer at a local hotel. Tensions increase when Mike runs afoul of the rival lifeguard—also the champion diver of Mexico.
Fun in Acapulco (1963) is a music, comedy and romance film directed by Richard Thorpe, released on November 27, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Elvis Presley, Ursula Andress, Elsa Cárdenas and Paul Lukas. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 88 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Thorpe
- Writers:
- Allan Weiss
- Producers:
- Hal B. Wallis
- Cinematographer:
- Daniel L. Fapp
- Composer:
- Joseph J. Lilley
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Wallis-Hazen Inc.
- Revenue:
- $6,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Fun in Acapulco (1963) Trailer
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Fun in Acapulco Cast & Crew
Main 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
Teri Hope
as Janie Harkins
Teri Garr
as Hotel Guest (uncredited)
Charles Evans
as Mr. Harkins (uncredited)
Howard McNear
as Dr. Stevers (uncredited)
Mary Treen
as Mrs. Stevers (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Richard Thorpe, written by Allan Weiss, produced by Hal B. Wallis.
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Fun in Acapulco Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 88 ratings.
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Fun in Acapulco – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fun in Acapulco online?
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Fun in Acapulco (1963) is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Fun in Acapulco?
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The main cast of Fun in Acapulco (1963) includes Elvis Presley, Ursula Andress, Elsa Cárdenas, Paul Lukas and Larry Domasin. The film was directed by Richard Thorpe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fun in Acapulco released?
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Fun in Acapulco was released on November 27, 1963 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Fun in Acapulco worth watching?
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Fun in Acapulco (1963) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 88 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Fun in Acapulco?
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Yes. The official Fun in Acapulco trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.