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 EN

👍

7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 36

DramaMusicDocumentary

Synopsis

Spoiler shield

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.

“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.”

WhatsApp X Facebook Telegram

Where to watch · US

Amazon VideoRent

Apple TV StoreRent

Google Play MoviesRent

Google Play MoviesBuy

YouTubeBuy

Fandango At HomeBuy

Cast

Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joe Esposito
Narrator (voice)
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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Malcolm Leo
Writers: Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

Want more? Switch to Cinephile mode in the header for DP, composer, budget, box office, production companies, keywords, and release history.

Did you know?

Fun facts 🍿

1 / 6

MONEY

Did you know

Earned back only 41% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

MoodPlayr · trivia#01

2 / 6

ERA

Did you know

45 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

MoodPlayr · trivia#02

3 / 6

CAST

Did you know

Elvis Presley and Joe Esposito and Linda Thompson carry the top of the cast.

MoodPlayr · trivia#03

4 / 6

FACT

Did you know

Marketing tagline: "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.".

MoodPlayr · trivia#04

5 / 6

WILD

Did you know

IMDB entry: tt0083193 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

MoodPlayr · trivia#05

6 / 6

WILD

Did you know

Only 36 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

MoodPlayr · trivia#06

Cinephile deep dive

The take

Malcolm Leo directs. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Earned back only 41% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
245 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Elvis Presley and Joe Esposito and Linda Thompson carry the top of the cast.
4Marketing tagline: "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.".
5IMDB entry: tt0083193 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 36 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
7Classified under 8 themes, including "concert", "rock 'n' roll", "movie business", "recording contract".