Bubba Ho-tep
"The King vs. The King of the Dead."
Originally released in 2002. Bubba Ho-tep is a comedy/horror film. directed by Don Coscarelli.
Starring Bruce Campbell, Ossie Davis, and Ella Joyce
Synopsis
Bubba Ho-tep tells the "true" story of what really became of Elvis Presley. We find Elvis as an elderly resident in an East Texas rest home, who switched identities with an Elvis impersonator years before his "death," then missed his chance to switch back. He must team up with JFK and fight an ancient Egyptian mummy for the souls of their fellow residents.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 9, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (676 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.2M
1.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bruce Campbell
as Elvis Presley / Sebastian Haff
Ossie Davis
as John F. "Jack" Kennedy
Ella Joyce
as The Nurse
Heidi Marnhout
as Callie Thomas
Bob Ivy
as Bubba Ho-tep
Edith Jefferson
as Elderly Woman
Larry Pennell
as Kemosabe
Reggie Bannister
as Rest Home Administrator
Daniel Roebuck
as Hearse Driver
Daniel Schweiger
as Hearse Driver
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $1,239,541
Production Companies
- Silver Sphere Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bubba Ho-tep about?
Bubba Ho-tep tells the "true" story of what really became of Elvis Presley. We find Elvis as an elderly resident in an East Texas rest home, who switched identities with an Elvis impersonator years...
Who directed Bubba Ho-tep?
Bubba Ho-tep was directed by Don Coscarelli.
How long is Bubba Ho-tep?
Bubba Ho-tep has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Bubba Ho-tep released?
Bubba Ho-tep was released on June 9, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bubba Ho-tep?
The main cast of Bubba Ho-tep includes Bruce Campbell, Ossie Davis, Ella Joyce, Heidi Marnhout, Bob Ivy.
Is Bubba Ho-tep worth watching?
Bubba Ho-tep has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 676 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.