# Roustabout (1964)

> A rebellious orphaned singer joins a struggling carnival and discovers romance, responsibility, and an unlikely substitute for family.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1441

## Facts

- Runtime: 101 min
- Genres: Music, Romance
- Director: John Rich
- Cast: Elvis Presley, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Freeman, Leif Erickson, Sue Ane Langdon, Pat Buttram, Joan Staley, Dabbs Greer
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058534/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: breezy, witty, warm, nostalgic movie night, classic musical night

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