Tickle Me
Tickle Me

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Tickle Me

1965
Movie
90 min
English

A singing rodeo rider hires on at an expensive all-women dude ranch and beauty spa. He falls for a pretty fitness trainer who is constantly threatened by a gang who wants her late grandfather's cache of gold hidden in a ghost town.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Norman TaurogGenres: Comedy, Musical

Plot Summary

Country singer Lonnie Beale, also known as 'Lucky' Jackson, leaves his rodeo circuit to work on a ranch in Colorado. He finds himself entangled with the ranch's owner, a wealthy heiress, and her exotic nurse, who are involved in mysterious activities. Lucky tries to navigate the strange goings-on while also pursuing his singing career and charming the local women.

Critical Reception

Tickle Me was poorly received by critics and audiences alike, often cited as one of Elvis Presley's weakest films due to its nonsensical plot and lack of memorable musical numbers. It is generally considered a low point in his film career, despite its commercial success at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a bewildering and unfocused plot.

  • Elvis Presley's performance is largely uninspired, lacking his usual charisma.

  • The musical numbers are forgettable, and the overall production feels cheap and uninspired.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally reflect disappointment with the movie's weak storyline and Elvis Presley's unengaging performance, with many finding it a tedious watch.

Fun Fact

Despite its critical panning, 'Tickle Me' was a commercial success, grossing over $5 million at the box office, making it one of Elvis Presley's higher-grossing films of the 1960s.

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