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.
7.0
36 votes
1981
1h 42m
Drama
Music
Documentary
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.
Directed by Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt
Top cast
Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)J
Joe Esposito
Narrator (voice)
Linda Thompson
Narrator (voice)D
David Scott
Elvis - Age 18P
Paul Boensch III
Elvis - Age 10D
Dana MacKay
Elvis - Age 35J
Johnny Harra
Elvis - Age 42L
Lawrence Koller
Vernon PresleyR
Rhonda Lyn
Priscilla PresleyD
Debbie Edge
Gladys PresleyL
Larry Raspberry
Dewey PhillipsF
Furry Lewis
BluesmanL
Liz Robinson
Minnie Mae PresleyC
Cheryl Needham
Linda ThompsonA
Andrea Cyrill
Ginger AldenJ
Jerry Phillips
Bill BlackE
Emory Smith
Scotty MooreR
Ral Donner
Elvis Presley (voice)L
Lisha Sweetnam
Priscilla Presley (voice)K
Knox Phillips
Sam PhillipsDetails
Status
Released
Release date
April 3, 1981
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$2M
Language
English
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