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4 April 1981 (USA) moreTagline:
The rare personal films never before seen by the public.Plot Keywords:
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This is one of the best documentaries I've ever seen! moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| David Scott | ... | Elvis at 18 | |
| Paul Boensch III | ... | Elvis at 10 | |
| Johnny Harra | ... | Elvis at 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 | |
| Dana MacKay | ... | Elvis at 35 | |
| Knox Phillips | ... | Sam Phillips | |
| Cheryl Needham | ... | Linda Thompson | |
| Andrea Cyrill | ... | Ginger Alden | |
| Jerry Phillips | ... | Bill Black | |
| Emory Smith | ... | Scotty Moore |
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101 min | USA:144 min (video version) | USA:110 minCountry:
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EnglishAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
DolbyFun Stuff
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At the time of releasing film included lots of very rare and never before seen footage of Elvis Presley. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Elvis pulls up to the house in the beginning his girlfriend gets out of the car wearing a maroon pantsuit; when he opens the door and they enter the house she is wearing blue shorts and a blue workout suit jacket moreSoundtrack:
Viva Las Vegas moreFAQ
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"This is Elvis" is an interesting and fantastic documentary to watch even if you are not an Elvis fan.
As an Elvis fan, I am very critical when it comes to inaccuracies about his life. I found this documentary to be very accurate and honest with the way it told the story of Elvis' life. The blend of actual Elvis footage along with very believable reenactments makes the documentary flow with continuity and excitement.
In addition, the song selections that accompanied the various video sequences were always right on the money. It was like watching Elvis' life story being told through entertaining and poignant music videos.
One thing I respected about the documentary, although difficult to watch, was the way the creators did not try to candy-coat the details of the sad way Elvis' life began to spiral down a self-destructive path during the 70's until his untimely death at the age of 42.
All in all, "This is Elvis" is a very entertaining, empathetic, and honest look at the life of Elvis Presley; the American Icon who rightfully earned the title as the King of Rock 'n Roll.