Stay Away, Joe

A loose, goofy ramble through reservation life, carried by songs, slapstick mishaps and a charm that papers over the shambles.

Directed by

Peter Tewksbury

Genres

Western, Music, Comedy

Starring

Elvis Presley, Burgess Meredith, Joan Blondell

Tagline

Elvis is kissin' cousins again- and also friends, friends of friends, and even some perfect strangers!

Overview

Joe Lightcloud persuades his Congressman to give him 20 heifers and a prize bull so he and his father, Charlie, can prove that the Navajos can successfully raise cattle on the reservation. If their experiment is successful, then the government will help all the Navajo people. But Joe's friend, Bronc Hoverty, accidentally barbecues the prize bull, while Joe sells the heifers to buy plumbing and other home improvements for his stepmother.

How it feels

Light, absurd, satirical and warm. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Family, class, identity, ambition

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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