Tickle Me (1965): Cast & Plot
Tickle Me is a 1965 romantic western directed by Norman Taurog, starring Elvis Presley as Lonnie Beale / Panhandle Kid, Julie Adams and Jocelyn Lane. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Norman Taurog
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Allied Artists Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tickle Me About?
The premise of Tickle Me without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Elvis plays a charismatic, singing rodeo rider who lands a job at an upscale, women‑only dude ranch and beauty spa. While entertaining the guests with his swing‑style songs, he falls for the ranch’s attractive fitness trainer, who is being pursued by a gang desperate to locate her late grandfather’s hidden gold stash in a nearby ghost town.
Tickle Me Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- ranch
- gold
- letter
- hot pants
- psychotronic film
- scene during opening credits
- cowboy
- singing cowboy
- musical comedy
- 1960s
- trainer
- singing
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- sheriff
- rodeo
- ghost town
- dude ranch
- clue
- investigation
- archery
- pitchfork
- diner
- audience
- music band
- gold coin
- bull riding
- police car
- playing cards
- scream
- fainting
- lightning
- bartender
- kidnapping
- applause
- microphone
- shootout
- fight
- showdown
- karate kick
- outlaw gang
- six shooter
- revolver
- pistol
- guitar
- acting musician
- saloon
- hero
- singer
- henchman
- male female relationship
Tickle Me Cast & Characters
Elvis Presley leads the cast as Lonnie Beale / Panhandle Kid, with Julie Adams as Vera Radford and Jocelyn Lane as Pam Meritt. Directed by Norman Taurog; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director Norman Taurog
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Elvis Presley as Lonnie Beale / Panhandle Kid -
Julie Adams as Vera Radford - Jocelyn Lane as Pam Meritt
- Jack Mullaney as Stanley Potter
Also Starring in Tickle Me
· 16 more- Red West Mabel's Boyfriend (uncredited)
- Grady Sutton Mr. Dabney
- Connie Gilchrist Hilda
- Bill Williams Deputy Sturdivant
- Lilyan Chauvin Ronnie
- Richard Reeves Jim (uncredited)
- Merry Anders Estelle Penfield
- John Dennis Shep Adolph
- Francine York Mildred (uncredited)
- Allison Hayes Mabel
- Angela Greene Donna
- Edward Faulkner Brad Bentley
- Louie Elias Jerry (uncredited)
- Eve Bruce Pat (uncredited)
- Barbara Werle Barbara
- Ines Pedroza Ophelia
Tickle Me Plot Summary
What happens in Tickle Me 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
Lonnie Beale, Elvis Presley an out-of-work rodeo star with a heart of gold, is trying to make ends meet as the season nears. He travels to the fictional Western town of Zuni Wells after a friend says a ranch might hire him, but that friend cannot be found. With few options left, Lonnie takes to singing in a local club, hoping to earn enough to keep himself afloat, until a troublemaker in the crowd costs him his gig.
Full summary
The whole story of Tickle Me, scene by scene
Tickle Me Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tickle Me.
How Well Do You Know Tickle Me?
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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What is Lonlon Beale's original profession before he becomes a singer in Zuni Wells?
Tickle Me Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Μια Νύχτα με τον Πρίσλεϊ” and “Per un pugno di donne”.
- Also known as
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- Μια Νύχτα με τον Πρίσλεϊ
- Per un pugno di donne
- Cowboy Melodie
- O Cavaleiro Romântico
- Cavaleiro Romântico
- Hazme cosquillas
- Chatouille-moi
- 乐不可支
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Tickle Me FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tickle Me, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tickle Me?
Tickle Me runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Tickle Me released?
Tickle Me was released on June 30, 1965.
Who directed Tickle Me?
Tickle Me was directed by Norman Taurog.
More films by Norman Taurog Who is in the cast of Tickle Me?
Tickle Me stars Elvis Presley as Lonnie Beale / Panhandle Kid, Julie Adams as Vera Radford and Jocelyn Lane as Pam Meritt, among 20 credited actors.
Does Tickle Me have a post-credit scene?
No. Tickle Me has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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