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Elvis on Tour

"MGM presents a very different motion picture that captures all the excitement of ELVIS LIVE!"

1972 1h 33m EN
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โ˜…7.5TMDB ยท 45
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Synopsis
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This documentary captures Elvis Presley on his 1972 American tour and includes rehearsals, interviews, archival television appearances and backstage moments. With Elvis at his most flamboyant, the film features well-known hits and cover songs showcasing his country, gospel and rhythm-and-blues influences.

โ€œMGM presents a very different motion picture that captures all the excitement of ELVIS LIVE!โ€

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
Pierre Adidge
Writers
Pierre Adidge, Robert Abel
Languages
English
Countries
United States of America

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ERA

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54 years old โ€” a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Pierre Adidge, shot by Robert E. Thomas. Note their partnership โ€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ken Zemke shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Elvis Presley and James Burton and John Wilkinson carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "MGM presents a very different motion picture that captures all the excitement of ELVIS LIVE!".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0068537 โ€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Only 45 TMDB ratings โ€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Pierre Adidge directs. Robert E. Thomas behind the camera. Ken Zemke cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 154 years old โ€” a genuine piece of film history.
  • 2Directed by Pierre Adidge, shot by Robert E. Thomas. Note their partnership โ€” DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 3Editor Ken Zemke shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 4Elvis Presley and James Burton and John Wilkinson carry the top of the cast.
  • 5Marketing tagline: "MGM presents a very different motion picture that captures all the excitement of ELVIS LIVE!".
  • 6IMDB entry: tt0068537 โ€” still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 7Only 45 TMDB ratings โ€” you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography
Robert E. Thomas
Editing
Ken Zemke
Costume design
Bill Belew
Runtime
93 min ยท 1h 33m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Original language
EN
Certification (US)
G

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Pierre Adidge

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

    US

Key crew

  • Technical AdvisorTom Parker
  • EditorKen Zemke
  • Editorial ConsultantMartin Scorsese
  • SoundJames E. Webb
  • Costume DesignBill Belew
  • EditorMartin Scorsese
  • Sound RecordistAl Pachuki
  • ResearcherAndrew Solt
  • ResearcherCarole Kismac
  • ResearcherJack Goelman
  • Additional EditingBud Friedgen
  • Additional EditingHyman Kaufman
  • Additional EditingYeu-Bun Yee
  • Additional EditingLeonard South

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • concert

Release history ยท US

When it landed

  • Theatrical1972-11-01G

Also known as

International titles

  • Elvis on Tour Part 1FR
  • Elvis on Tour Part 2FR
  • Elvis - On TourUS

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