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Fun in Acapulco poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.9 / 100
1963·Comedy / Music / Romance·1h 37m

FUN IN ACAPULCO

“Come With Elvis to Fabulous Acapulco!”

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.

Above the Line
Richard Thorpe·DirectorAllan Weiss·ScreenplayDaniel L. Fapp·Director of PhotographyJoseph J. Lilley·Original Music ComposerStanley E. Johnson·Editor
Cast
Elvis Presley·Mike WindgrenUrsula Andress·Marguerita DauphinElsa Cárdenas·Dolores GomezPaul Lukas·Maximillian DauphinLarry Domasin·Raoul AlmeidoAlejandro Rey·MorenoRobert Carricart·Jose GarciaTeri Hope·Janie HarkinsTeri Garr·Hotel Guest (uncredited)Charles Evans·Mr. Harkins (uncredited)
Full Crew
(19 credits)
Directing· 2
Richard Thorpe·DirectorMichael D. Moore·Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Allan Weiss·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Daniel L. Fapp·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Stanley E. Johnson·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Joseph J. Lilley·Original Music ComposerCharles Grenzbach·Sound RecordistHugo Grenzbach·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 6
Hal Pereira·Art DirectionWalter H. Tyler·Art DirectionEdith Head·Costume DesignRobert R. Benton·Set DecorationSam Comer·Set DecorationWally Westmore·Makeup Supervisor
Production· 3
Hal B. Wallis·ProducerJoseph H. Hazen·Executive ProducerPaul Nathan·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
Tom Parker·Technical AdvisorNellie Manley·Hair Supervisor
By the Numbers
65.9
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
57%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$7M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Fun in Acapulco's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F08080
#FFFFFF
#800000
Mood
Fun, Energetic
Composition
Centered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster for "Fun in Acapulco" features three men in formal wear against a pink and orange gradient background. The title "Fun in Acapulco" is displayed”

Key Elements
DrumBallSuitJacket
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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