Elvis
"The King lives on!"
Originally released in 1979. Elvis is a drama/music film. directed by John Carpenter. With a runtime of 2h 48m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kurt Russell, Shelley Winters, and Bing Russell
Synopsis
This biopic traces Elvis Presley’s life from his impoverished childhood to his meteoric rise to stardom to his triumphant conquering of Las Vegas.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 10, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
2h 48m
168 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (135 votes)
Budget
$2.1M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kurt Russell
as Elvis Presley
Shelley Winters
as Gladys Presley
Bing Russell
as Vernon Presley
Robert Gray
as Red West
Pat Hingle
as Colonel Tom Parker
Season Hubley
as Priscilla Presley
Melody Anderson
as Bonnie
Ed Begley Jr.
as D.J. Fontana
James Canning
as Scotty Moore
Charles Cyphers
as Sam Phillips
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,100,000
Production Companies
- Dick Clark Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elvis about?
This biopic traces Elvis Presley’s life from his impoverished childhood to his meteoric rise to stardom to his triumphant conquering of Las Vegas.
Who directed Elvis?
Elvis was directed by John Carpenter.
How long is Elvis?
Elvis has a runtime of 2 hours and 48 minutes (168 minutes total).
When was Elvis released?
Elvis was released on February 10, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Elvis?
The main cast of Elvis includes Kurt Russell, Shelley Winters, Bing Russell, Robert Gray, Pat Hingle.
Is Elvis worth watching?
Elvis has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 135 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.