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This Is Elvis

This Is Elvis

This Is Elvis

This Is Elvis

This is the sound he created and performed. The rare personal films never before seen by the public. The private moments. The public triumphs. Intimate memories and reflections in his own words.

1981•1h 42m•

★7.0(35 ratings)

DramaMusicDocumentary

Overview

Though several actors portray Elvis Presley at different stages of his life, this documentary is comprised mostly of actual performance footage and interviews with Elvis, his fans and those close to him. This biographical docu-drama features rare footage of Elvis and dramatically recreated scenes from Elvis' life.

Director

Writers

Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt

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Main Cast

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Joe Esposito

Joe Esposito

Narrator (voice)

Linda Thompson

Linda Thompson

Narrator (voice)

David Scott

David Scott

Elvis - Age 18

Paul Boensch III

Paul Boensch III

Elvis - Age 10

Dana MacKay

Dana MacKay

Elvis - Age 35

Johnny Harra

Johnny Harra

Elvis - Age 42

Lawrence Koller

Lawrence Koller

Vernon Presley

Rhonda Lyn

Rhonda Lyn

Priscilla Presley

Debbie Edge

Debbie Edge

Gladys Presley

Larry Raspberry

Larry Raspberry

Dewey Phillips

Furry Lewis

Furry Lewis

Bluesman

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Malcolm Leo
Director: Andrew Solt
Assistant Director: Bob Stein

Writing

Writer: Malcolm Leo
Writer: Andrew Solt

Production

Producer: Andrew Solt
Producer: Malcolm Leo
Executive Producer: David L. Wolper

Keywords

concertrock 'n' rollmovie businessrecording contractbiographymusic businesslive performancerock concert

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "This is the sound he created and performed. The rare personal films never before seen by the public. The private moments. The public triumphs. Intimate memories and reflections in his own words."

#2

The film had a budget of $5.0M but only grossed $2.0M, losing $3.0M at the box office.

#3

The runtime is 102 minutes (1h 42m).

#4

The film was directed by Malcolm Leo.

#5

The screenplay was written by Malcolm Leo and Andrew Solt.

#6

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0083193.

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Rating

7.0/10

Good

35 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

This Is Elvis

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

PG

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States of America

Budget:

$5,000,000

Revenue:

$2,028,612

Production Companies:

Warner Bros. Pictures

Warner Bros. Pictures

David L. Wolper Productions