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•PG•1h 42m•7.0•Released
DramaMusicDocumentary
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.
Director
Malcolm Leo
Writer
Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$2M
Languages
English
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
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
Rhonda Lyn
Priscilla Presley
Debbie Edge
Gladys Presley
Larry Raspberry
Dewey Phillips
Furry Lewis
Bluesman
Liz Robinson
Minnie Mae Presley
Cheryl Needham
Linda Thompson
Andrea Cyrill
Ginger Alden
Production
Company
Warner Bros. Pictures
Company
David L. Wolper Productions
Producer
Malcolm Leo
Producer
Andrew Solt
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