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This Is Elvis

1981 · 1h 42m · Drama · Music · Documentary

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.

IMDb
7.6
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Metacritic
71

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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.

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Cast

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Joe Esposito

Narrator (voice)

Linda Thompson

Linda Thompson

Narrator (voice)

David Scott

Elvis - Age 18

Paul Boensch III

Elvis - Age 10

Dana MacKay

Elvis - Age 35

Johnny Harra

Elvis - Age 42

Lawrence Koller

Vernon Presley

Rhonda Lyn

Priscilla Presley

Debbie Edge

Gladys Presley

Larry Raspberry

Dewey Phillips

Furry Lewis

Bluesman

Liz Robinson

Minnie Mae Presley

Cheryl Needham

Linda Thompson

Andrea Cyrill

Ginger Alden

Jerry Phillips

Bill Black

Crew

Media

Details

Release date
April 3, 1981
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 42m
Rated
PG
Budget
$5,000,000
Revenue
$2,028,612
Genres
Drama, Music, Documentary

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