Harry Lags This is definitely one of the best film Elvis Presley ever starred in; he delivered a great, dramatic performance in a superb action story. No doubt about it, in "Flaming Star," Presley is an ACTOR. And a damned good one too. (He only sings two songs, and they are presented right at the beginning so the film can then get down to business.)I've seen all of Elvis's movies, but Flaming Star is the one film whereby his talent as an actor in a dramatic role comes forth highly convincing on the screen. John McIntyre and Delores Del Rio; superbly cast as parents of two brothers who through racial conflict pull apart, then rejoin to save the life of the other. A classic western with Steve Forrest at his best and Barbara Eden in a role you can't easily forget. Too many great actors to mention here. And they all do a good job including one of my favorites LQ Jones.Directed by Don Siegel who directed Clint Eastwood in Dirty Harry and you have one fine film. If you're looking for an Elvis musical, with the rock star persona in full blast, go for "Jailhouse Rock. If you want a fun Elvis movie with good music, go for the charming "Via Las Vegas." If you want to see a plain great film with Elvis Presley showing his potential as a serious actor -- go for FLAMING STAR. You won't regret it.

boomerchinde Line Elvis Presley up with a good script, great direction, and a plausible plot and you get "Flaming Star". Although the film could've done without his singing, at least it comes across as a natural part of the birthday party sequence and isn't overwhelming and stupid. Don Siegel, of Clint Eastwood fame, was always a good director, and much underrated. He holds this film together well, with Elvis as a half white, half Kiowa young man who must decide where his allegiance lies when the Indians have finally had enough of the whites. Addresses well the issues of prejudice in an era when that was mostly taboo. A couple of chilling moments, and a gritty performance by the always competent John McIntyre as Elvis' father. Barbara Eden is subdued as the love interest, and Delores Del Rio is simply wonderful as his long suffering mother. The skirmishes are well handled, and the ending is not trite, but realistic. Many claim Elvis did better work in his earlier films, but I disagree, this is his best effort, and a solid one at that. Tune in just to watch Elvis handle the two baddies who try to take advantage of his mother -- you NEVER mess with Elvis' mother!

Christopher Mercurio For a movie that was originally planned for Brando, Elvis sure does a good job. According to the trivia, it was planned for Sinatra too. I'm assuming Sinatra would've played Clint, while Brando played Pacer.While some might find the movie to be too depressing, I say, it calls for it. A movie like this, with a story like this, can't have a happy ending. So if you're expecting the usual Presley picture with singing and all, look somewhere else. If you want a movie with a great script and many memorable lines and scenes, see Flaming Star. If you are a fan of Elvis, see this movie for sure. Elvis shows what a natural actor he is in this movie. He also proves that he could star in a serious movie with a serious role.If you are looking for a movie with action, look no further. Flaming Star has plenty of action. If you just want to see a good Western, see Flaming Star. Once you start watching Flaming Star you won't be able to stop. The movie had me watching up until the powerful ending. Everyone did their job well when they made this movie. Steve Forrest was great as Clint, Pacer's brother. Dolores del Rio was great as Neddy, Pacer's mother. John McIntire was great as Sam Burton, Pacer's father. Even the other supporting actors were great. Everyone was great. The actor that portrayed Buffalo Horn, Rudolph Acosta, was very memorable. Elvis was of course, great as Pacer. When you start watching the movie, in the beginning, it seems like the movie isn't really about Pacer. But later on in the movie when he has to make a choice of whether he will fight with the white man, his father's people, or the Kiowas, his mother's people, the movie gets very interesting. Elvis is put in many situations in the movie when he has to fight for his family and for his life. Pacer becomes the film's hero once the fighting starts. The whole movie is very powerful and unforgettable, so don't miss this one. You are in for a pleasant surprise. Elvis Presley fans will be pleased. Even people that aren't really fans of Elvis will be pleased. See this great movie and you won't be disappointed.

JoeKarlosi In 1878 Texas, a war is brewing between the white men and the Kiowa Indians. Elvis Presley plays Pacer, a half-breed son of his Indian mother and white father. Steve Forrest portrays his older brother, who was first born to dad and his original wife, who was also a white woman. Pacer is suddenly faced with a tough decision when things get ugly and he must choose sides between the whites and the Kiowas. For anyone who doubted that Presley could act, this respectable Western shows that he had the chops to be a serious dramatic actor when given the chance. It's easily his best dramatic performance. With Barabara Eden (I DREAM OF JEANNIE) and directed by Don Siegel, this is a strong story of prejudice and loyalty, with a lot of action and a touch of violence. Elvis was only required to pick up his guitar for one family singalong in the first scene of the actual film, and then it's onto serious business from that point on. Another song, "Flaming Star," runs along with the credits, and it's an excellent one. *** out of ****