Love Me Tender 1956
“Love him strong... Love him sweet... Love him tender!”
What is Love Me Tender?
Love Me Tender is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Romance, Music, Western, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 15, 1956
- Studios
- 20th Century Fox
- Genres
- Romance, Music, Western, Drama
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Overview
Love Me Tender is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Romance, Music, Western, Drama. Produced and broadcast by 20th Century Fox. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Two brothers clash over love and loot in post‑Civil War Texas.”
- Elvis Presley's early screen performance
- Period musical numbers blend with frontier drama
- Engaging love‑triangle storyline
- Modest production values
- Straightforward plot may feel familiar
Watch it if you enjoy classic musical Westerns with early Elvis charm.
The film is suitable for general audiences, featuring romance and period conflict without explicit content.
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When was Love Me Tender released?
It premiered in the United States on November 15, 1956.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is a musical Western that also incorporates romance and drama.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately one hour and twenty‑nine minutes.
Who are the main stars?
The film stars Richard Egan, Debra Paget, and Elvis Presley in his acting debut.
What is the basic plot premise?
After the Civil War, two Confederate brothers steal a Union payroll, and conflict arises when the younger brother marries the woman his older brother loves.
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