This Is Elvis (1981)

  • PG
  • 04/04/1981 (US)
  • Drama, Music, Documentary
  • 1h 50m

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.

Malcolm Leo

Director, Writer

Andrew Solt

Writer, Director

Cast

Elvis Presley's headshot

Elvis Presley

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joe Esposito's headshot

Joe Esposito

Narrator (voice)
Linda Thompson's headshot

Linda Thompson

Narrator (voice)
David Scott's headshot

David Scott

Elvis - Age 18
Paul Boensch III's headshot

Paul Boensch III

Elvis - Age 10
Dana MacKay's headshot

Dana MacKay

Elvis - Age 35
Johnny Harra's headshot

Johnny Harra

Elvis - Age 42
Lawrence Koller's headshot

Lawrence Koller

Vernon Presley

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