Mitchum Wanted Elvis


for a role in this film. I guess it would have been the part of his brother played by his son James. Honestly I didn't care for this film but it would've been great for Presley to at least co-star with an A list actor for a change in this cult classic.

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We can thank Col Parker for that not happening !

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if he had it would have been Elvis's best film and role. The colonel probably didn't want the Elvis image tarnished up by moonshine.

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Elvis wanted the role but the colonel asked for too much money. Too bad Elvis would've been perfect for the role of the mechanic brother. It would've been a supporting role but it still would've been great to see Robert Mitchum & Elvis in a film together. I'd rather see Elvis in a good supporting role than a bad lead role.

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