This Is Elvis (1981)

Directed by

Andrew Solt

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 41m

Rated

PG

Rating

7.0 of 10 from 35 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary covers the life of Elvis Presley using old footage and reenactments. A narrator speaking in Elvis's voice guides the viewer through his career and personal story.

informativenostalgicreverentinsightfularchivalbiographicalmatter-of-fact

What happens

This Is Elvis is a 1981 American documentary film about the life of Elvis Presley, written and directed by Andrew Solt and Malcolm Leo. It combines archival footage with reenactments, and voice-over narration by pop singer Ral Donner, imitating Presley's speaking voice. It was screened out of competition at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival. The film grossed $2 million at the box office in the U.S. and Canada, ranking #92 for 1981. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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