King Creole (1958)

Name: King Creole
Released: 1958

Delinquent Danny Fisher flunks out of high school, quits his job as a nightclub busboy, and one night gets the chance to perform. Success is imminent and local crime boss Maxie Fields wants to hire him to perform at The Blue Shade. Danny declines, but Fields won't take no for an answer.

Genres: Drama, Music, Crime

What to watch after King Creole

Moulin Rouge (1952) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
Jailhouse Rock (1957)
Little Caesar (1931) — Same subject: crime boss
The King and I (1956)
Lady Sings the Blues (1972) — Same feel: dramatic, emotional
Gypsy (1962) — Same feel: dramatic, assertive