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."
Originally released in 1981. This Is Elvis is a drama/music film. directed by Malcolm Leo.
Starring Elvis Presley, Joe Esposito, and Linda Thompson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 3, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (33 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$2M
0.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Directors
Top Cast
Elvis Presley
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joe Esposito
as Narrator (voice)
Linda Thompson
as Narrator (voice)
David Scott
as Elvis - Age 18
Paul Boensch III
as Elvis - Age 10
Dana MacKay
as Elvis - Age 35
Johnny Harra
as Elvis - Age 42
Lawrence Koller
as Vernon Presley
Rhonda Lyn
as Priscilla Presley
Debbie Edge
as Gladys Presley
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $2,028,612
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- David L. Wolper Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is This Is Elvis about?
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 t...
Who directed This Is Elvis?
This Is Elvis was directed by Malcolm Leo.
How long is This Is Elvis?
This Is Elvis has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was This Is Elvis released?
This Is Elvis was released on April 3, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in This Is Elvis?
The main cast of This Is Elvis includes Elvis Presley, Joe Esposito, Linda Thompson, David Scott, Paul Boensch III.