Spinout (1966): Cast & Plot
Spinout is a 1966 romantic comedy directed by Norman Taurog, starring Elvis Presley as Mike McCoy, Shelley Fabares and Carl Betz. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Euterpe Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Spinout About?
The premise of Spinout without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
With the swagger of Elvis and the pedal floored, charismatic band frontman and aspiring racer Mike McCoy is torn between a dazzling marriage to a wealthy heiress and the chance to pilot her father's prized car in a high‑stakes race, delivering nonstop musical comedy and high‑octane thrills. The story rides a fast‑track of slapstick mishaps and catchy tunes as Mike races against time, love, and his own ambition.
Spinout Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- psychotronic film
- male police officer
- overalls
- car
- girl
- band
- driver
- marriage
- writer
- female drummer
- drummer
- singer
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- racecar driver
- heiress
- announcer
- saxophonist
- chess
- massage
- garage
- champagne
- racetrack
- hamburger
- police officer
- party
- butler
- police car
- bride
- siren
- wedding
- camera
- poster
- photographer
- husband wife relationship
- reference to ed sullivan
- publisher
- cymbal
- cheque
- letter
- rehearsal
- fainting
- campfire
- voyeur
- candelabra
- picnic
- barbecue
- tent
- wealth
- fan
- rural setting
- stage
Spinout Cast & Characters
Elvis Presley leads the cast as Mike McCoy, with Shelley Fabares as Cynthia Foxhugh and Carl Betz as Howard Foxhugh. Directed by Norman Taurog; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director Norman Taurog
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Elvis Presley as Mike McCoy - Shelley Fabares as Cynthia Foxhugh
- Carl Betz as Howard Foxhugh
- Diane McBain as Diana St. Clair
Also Starring in Spinout
· 16 more- Deborah Walley Les
- Warren Berlinger Philip Short
- Will Hutchins Tracy Richards
- Cecil Kellaway Bernard Ranley
- Una Merkel Violet Ranley
- Red West Shorty's Pit Crew (uncredited)
- Frederick Worlock Blodgett
- Dave Barry Harry
- Jimmy Hawkins Larry
- Jack Mullaney Curly
- Victoria Carroll Award Beauty (uncredited)
- Phyllis Davis Bit Girl (uncredited)
- Thordis Brandt Bit Girl (uncredited)
- Virginia Wood Blonde Girl (uncredited)
- Nancy Czar Platinum Beauty (uncredited)
- Dodie Marshall Susan
More from Norman Taurog
More films directed by Norman Taurog, best-rated first: The Wizard of Oz, Girl Crazy, Room for One More and Blue Hawaii.
Spinout Plot Summary
What happens in Spinout from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mike McCoy, Elvis Presley, is the lead singer of a touring band and a part-time race car driver who savors a carefree single life, cruising between gigs and the open road with his Cobra 427 in tow, a lifestyle that thrills him until three women set out to win his hand.
Full summary
The whole story of Spinout, scene by scene
Spinout Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Spinout.
How Well Do You Know Spinout?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Which iconic singer portrays the lead character Mike McCoy?
Cars in Spinout
16 cars on screen, including the 1965 Elva M1A Mclaren and the 1965 Shelby Cobra 427.
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1965 Elva M1A Mclaren Main role -
1965 Shelby Cobra 427 Main role -
Balchowsky Ol' Yaller MkIV Important role -
1929 Duesenberg J Important role
Spinout Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “California Holiday” and “Voglio sposarle tutte”.
- Also known as
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- California Holiday
- Voglio sposarle tutte
- Sag niemals ja
- אהבה בלאס וגאס
- Mi regalo de cumpleaños
- Le Tombeur de ces demoiselles
- Minhas Três Noivas
- 三凤朝阳
- Выходные в Калифорнии
- Sposób na spędzanie czasu
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Spinout FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Spinout, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Spinout?
Spinout runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Spinout released?
Spinout was released on October 6, 1966.
Who directed Spinout?
Spinout was directed by Norman Taurog.
More films by Norman Taurog Who is in the cast of Spinout?
Spinout stars Elvis Presley as Mike McCoy, Shelley Fabares as Cynthia Foxhugh and Carl Betz as Howard Foxhugh, among 20 credited actors.
Does Spinout have a post-credit scene?
No. Spinout has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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