This Is Elvis
1981 · Movie · 1h 42m · PG
DramaMusicDocumentary
"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."
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.
Ratings
IMDb
7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Metacritic
71/100
Key crew
- Malcolm LeoDirector
- Andrew SoltDirector
- Malcolm LeoWriter
- Andrew SoltWriter
Cast
- Elvis PresleySelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Joe EspositoNarrator (voice)
- Linda ThompsonNarrator (voice)
- David ScottElvis - Age 18
- Paul Boensch IIIElvis - Age 10
- Dana MacKayElvis - Age 35
- Johnny HarraElvis - Age 42
- Lawrence KollerVernon Presley
- Rhonda LynPriscilla Presley
- Debbie EdgeGladys Presley
- Larry RaspberryDewey Phillips
- Furry LewisBluesman
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Themes
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