This Is Elvis

Apr 3, 1981

1h 42m

★ 7.0

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.

Genres

Drama

Music

Documentary

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

David L. Wolper Productions

This Is Elvis Trailers

Cast

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Elvis Presley

Narrator (voice)

Joe Esposito

Narrator (voice)

Linda Thompson

Elvis - Age 18

David Scott

Elvis - Age 10

Paul Boensch III

Elvis - Age 35

Dana MacKay

Elvis - Age 42

Johnny Harra

Vernon Presley

Lawrence Koller

Priscilla Presley

Rhonda Lyn

Gladys Presley

Debbie Edge

Dewey Phillips

Larry Raspberry

Bluesman

Furry Lewis

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