Characters & Themes
King Creole (1958) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1958 · 116 mins · English
- Directed by
- Michael Curtiz
- Starring
- Paul Stewart, Walter Matthau, Raymond Bailey, Candy Candido, Ned Glass, Carolyn Jones
Young delinquent Danny Fisher drops out of high school and quits his busboy job at a nightclub. When he finally gets a chance to perform, his raw talent promises quick success. Local crime boss Maxie Fields tries to force him onto the roster of his club, The Blue Shade, but Danny stands firm, refusing the offer and igniting a conflict.
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