The movie Elvis Presley made that was set in Germany is G.I. Blues.
G.I. Blues: Elvis's German-Set Film
Released in 1960, G.I. Blues is a musical comedy starring Elvis Presley. The film is notable for being one of his most popular and commercially successful movies, often considered a classic within his filmography.
Plot Overview and German Connection
In G.I. Blues, Elvis Presley portrays Tulsa McLean, a U.S. Army specialist stationed in West Germany. The plot revolves around McLean's aspirations to open a nightclub after his military service. To achieve this, he makes a bet with his friends that he can spend a night alone with a notoriously hard-to-get cabaret dancer, Lili, played by Juliet Prowse. As he attempts to win the bet, he falls for her, leading to romantic complications and musical numbers set against the backdrop of German locales.
The film successfully captures the essence of American soldiers stationed abroad during the Cold War era, blending romance, comedy, and Presley's iconic musical performances. It holds significance as it was his first film after his own military discharge and was filmed relatively soon after his return from service in Germany, though not actually filmed in Germany.
Key Details of G.I. Blues
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 1960 |
| Starring | Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse |
| Director | Norman Taurog |
| Setting | West Germany (though filmed on soundstages in Hollywood) |
| Genre | Musical, Comedy, Romance |
| Role Played | U.S. Soldier stationed in Germany |
G.I. Blues was a significant box office hit and set a template for many of Presley's subsequent musical films, often featuring him in exotic or appealing settings. It is frequently cited as one of the best examples of the "Elvis movie" genre.
For more information, you can refer to the G.I. Blues entry on Britannica.
