The Burger and the King: The Life & Cuisine of Elvis Presley (1996)

  • NR
  • 08/28/1996 (GB)
  • Documentary, TV Movie
  • 56m

Overview

A remarkable guided tour through the culinary world of Elvis Presley, in his later years famed as much for his appetite as for his music. The King's passion for food is recounted by close friends, relatives and personal cooks who share the recipes that kept their idol happy. From the squirrel and raccoon dishes of his youth to the fried peanut butter and banana sandwiches that contributed to his demise.

James Marsh

Director

Cast

Roy Anderson's headshot

Roy Anderson

Elvis impersonator
Rosa Arnold's headshot

Rosa Arnold

Herself
Martha Babcock's headshot

Martha Babcock

George Christy's headshot

George Christy

Marian Cocke's headshot

Marian Cocke

Joe Stevens's headshot

Joe Stevens

Elvis impersonator

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