Four actors portray Elvis Presley at different ages in a documentary that combines archival footage and reenactments, narrated by pop singer Ral Donner.
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Four actors portray Elvis Presley at different ages in a documentary that combines archival footage and reenactments, narrated by pop singer Ral Donner.
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Elvis Presley stands at the center of a blend of archival footage and reenactments in "This Is Elvis." The film features actors portraying Presley at various ages, from his childhood in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his final days. Ral Donner provides voice-over narration, imitating Presley's speaking voice. Personal accounts from those close to him, including Joe Esposito and Linda Thompson, offer insights into his life and career. The documentary presents a detailed look at Presley's impact on music and culture, with rare concert footage and significant moments from his life.
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- See reenactments of Elvis at ages 11, 18, 35, and 42.
- Find out about Presley's early days in Tupelo and Memphis.
- Listen to rare performances from the 1950s and 1970s.
Did You Know
- The film grossed $2 million at the box office in the U.S. and Canada.
- It was screened out of competition at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival.
- A two-disc DVD set was released on August 7, 2007, for the 30th anniversary of Presley's death.
- The soundtrack was certified Gold on August 6, 2002, by the RIAA.
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Who directed the documentary This Is Elvis?
This Is Elvis was written and directed by Andrew Solt and Malcolm Leo.
What was the box office gross of This Is Elvis in the U.S. and Canada?
The film grossed $2 million at the box office in the U.S. and Canada.
When was the soundtrack for This Is Elvis released?
RCA Records released the soundtrack as a double LP album in March 1981.
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