Flaming star 2006 cast and crew in this western set on the texas frontier, pacer burton elvis presley is the mixedrace son of a white rancher john mcintire and his second wife, kiowa woman. He lives in texas with his family and his halfbrother. Flaming star is one of elvis presleys best films and it proved he could act. Elvis presley flaming star original trailer youtube. Elvis aaron presley january 8, 1935 august 16, 1977 was an american singer and actor. Elvis presley in flaming star 1960 barbara eden in flaming star 1960 flaming star 1960. The earliest films in the movie career of singer elvis presley, those made both before and immediately after his military service, were undoubtedly the most interesting he ever produced. Purchase flaming star on digital and stream instantly or download offline. The hot elvis sings songs from flaming star album is much preferable to the movie, which cuts the musical performances down to a minimal two. Blues 1960 6 flaming star 1960 7 wild in the country 1961.
The film was directed by don siegel and had a working title of black star the movie reached no. Flaming star marks one of elvis presleys rare attempts at serious drama on the big screen. Find out where to watch, buy, and rent flaming star online on moviefone. Flaming star is a 1960 western film starring elvis presley and barbara eden. Elvis plays the son of a white father and a native. Watch flaming star starring elvis presley in this western on directv. Elvis presley elvis sings flaming star 1975, vinyl. Flaming star is a 1960 western film starring elvis presley and barbara eden, based on the book flaming lance 1958 by clair huffaker. Elvis plays pacer burton, a halfbreed youth in the old west torn between loyalty to the whites, as represented by his father john mcintyre, and. The land is full of grinning, unappeased, aboriginal demons, and it persecutes the white men, like some eumenides, until the white men give up their absolute whiteness. That was followed up with a doublepage ad for the film on november 16. After the title was changed he rerecorded the song, using the same words and melody but changing the word black to flaming. Tensely directed by don siegel, flaming star is the grittiest of elvis presleys post army films. Need to watch flaming star on your tv, phone, or tablet.
Elvis plays pacer burton, a halfbreed youth in the old west, torn between loyalty to the whites. Watch flaming star online stream full movie directv. Yet this is also why i found it to be a fascinating film. When fighting breaks out between the settlers and natives, pacer tries to act as a peace maker, but the flaming star of death pulls him irrevocably into the deadly violence.
Although his own family is comprised of a mixture of ancestriesa white father, a white brother from his fathers previous marriage, and a full blooded indian motherpacer presley learns that when brutal means are used in the outside world, it cannot be long before such actions will disrupt his. The movie flaming star features elvis presley and barbara eden as the main characters. Flaming star is a 1960 american western film starring elvis presley and barbara eden, based. The cover of chuck berrys too much monkey business was a warmup at a session for film songs to stay away, joe. King creole hinted at a movie career that was never to be for young elvis presley. Flaming star 1960 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Q jones may be a bit disapointed but the whole cast. Flaming star 2006 in this western set on the texas frontier, pacer burton elvis presley is the mixedrace son of a white rancher john mcintire and his second wife, kiowa woman neddy dolores.
Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the king of rock and roll or simply the king. Many believed that this impressive acting performance, he had opened the door to play additional dramatic roles. So while the music was of little importance, elvis was certainly enthusiastic about the film and ftd do a fine job. Augustseptember 1960 elvis records and films for his sixth movie, flaming star, a drama with limited music. He wanted so bad to be taken serious and show he could act. Elvis plays pacer burton, a halfbreed youth in the. Hes a quiet, some may say stolid, presence, acting a great deal just with his eyesthough one aches for him to loosen up. When fighting breaks out between two cultures in west texas, the mixedblood pacer tries to act as a peacemaker, but the flaming star of death pulls him irrevocably into the deadly violence. The song black star was unreleased for years, until it appeared on the elvis boxed set collectors gold in 1991. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Excepting flaming star, the title song from presleys 1960 movie of the same title which had been released on the elvis by request.
Most of the footage was taken from the movies theatrical trailer. Financial analysis of flaming star 1960 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Mash 30th anniversary reunion special full episode may 2002. Elvis presley movies full list of all elvis hollywood movies. Flaming star is the most negative film elvis presley ever did in his career. Flaming lance, black heart, black star, flaming heart, flammender stern. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing flaming star near you. Definitely a contender for the underwhelming title of best elvis movie, this handsomely shot western actually makes elvis act, rather than coast on his. I am a man of constant sorrow o brother, where art thou. Flaming star is the kind of movie that will make your head hurt if you overanalyze the presentation of race and identity. Its a stinging indictment of racial prejudice, one of the best ever put on screen. Centuryfox had purchased the rights to clair huffakers newest novel, which was not yet complete. Choose between your white father and your kiowa mother sam burtons second wife neddy is indian, their son pacer a halfbreed.
Recorded live monaural at the nbc television studios, burbank, california. Presley was born in tupelo, mississippi, and relocated to memphis, tennessee, with his family when he was years old. Elvis presley had another song in the film, summer kisses, winter tears, which was cut. Flaming star is a 1960 american western film starring elvis presley and barbara eden, based on the book flaming lance 1958 by clair huffaker. Read the full synopsis of flaming star, 1960, directed by don siegel, with elvis presley, steve forrest, barbara eden, at turner classic movies. Visitors of subtitlesbank have given a rating of 6.
Blues with flaming star 1960, a progressive western. Flaming star 2006 stream and watch online moviefone. In a full page ad on november 2, 1960, the studio listed flaming star as one of their four main offerings for the upcoming christmas season. Critics agreed that presley gave one of his best acting performances as the mixedblood pacer burton, a dramatic role. Critics agreed that presley gave one of his best acting. In 1960 elvis was enthusiastic about his chance to make a career as a serious actor and flaming star was a step away from the family fluff of g. West texas in the years after the civil war is an uneasy meeting ground of two cultures, one white. All tracks were compiled from sessions for presley film soundtracks, with the exception of tiger man from the singer christmas special. Elvis could act when given the chance and in this movie he is supported by a. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. When the title was changed, he rerecorded the song, using the same words and melody, but changing the word black with flaming. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. In this western set on the texas frontier, pacer burton elvis presley is the mixedrace son of a white rancher john mcintire and his second wife, kiowa woman neddy dolores del rio.
As struggle starts between the whites and the kiowas, the burton family is split between loyalties. The song black star was unreleased for years, until it appeared on the elvis boxset collectors gold in 1991. Subtitles of different languages may be downloaded for free as a. This movie is considered to be in the western genre. Elvis rarely stretched his talents on the screen like this and flaming star is one of his films thats quite a bit more than a showcase for his music. Watch flaming star trailers and video, including teasers, extended looks, exclusive clips, footage, sneak peeks, interviews, and more on moviefone. Elvis presley plays pacer burton, a halfbreed youth in the old west torn between loy. Other than he had just gotten out of the army and his fans wanted to have movies with him singing in it all the time. Elvis plays pacer burton, a halfbreed youth in the old west torn between loyalty to the whites, as represented by his father john mcintyre, and the indians, represented by his mother dolores. Given the full, virile buildup, he plays the halfbreed with a brooding presence that is surprisingly effective. Tensely directed by don siegel, flaming star is the grittiest of elvis presleys postarmy films. A road near wildwood in thousand oaks has been named flaming star avenue after the movie. Pacer has a kiowa mother and his father was a rancher.
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