This Is Elvis(1981)
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.
This Is Elvis 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.
This Is Elvis (1981) is a drama, music and documentary film directed by Malcolm Leo, released on April 3, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Elvis Presley, Joe Esposito, Linda Thompson and David Scott. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Malcolm Leo
- Writers:
- Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt
- Producers:
- Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures, David L. Wolper Productions
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $2,028,612
- Status:
- Released
This Is Elvis (1981) Trailer
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This Is Elvis Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elvis Presley
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Joe Esposito
Joe Esposito
as Narrator (voice)
Linda Thompson
as Narrator (voice)
- David Scott
David Scott
as Elvis - Age 18
- Paul Boensch III
Paul Boensch III
as Elvis - Age 10
- Dana MacKay
Dana MacKay
as Elvis - Age 35
- Johnny Harra
Johnny Harra
as Elvis - Age 42
- Lawrence Koller
Lawrence Koller
as Vernon Presley
- Rhonda Lyn
Rhonda Lyn
as Priscilla Presley
- Debbie Edge
Debbie Edge
as Gladys Presley
- Larry Raspberry
Larry Raspberry
as Dewey Phillips
- Furry Lewis
Furry Lewis
as Bluesman
Key crew
Directed by Malcolm Leo, written by Malcolm Leo and Andrew Solt, produced by Malcolm Leo and Andrew Solt.
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This Is Elvis Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 36 ratings.
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This Is Elvis – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch This Is Elvis online?
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This Is Elvis (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in This Is Elvis?
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The main cast of This Is Elvis (1981) includes Elvis Presley, Joe Esposito, Linda Thompson, David Scott and Paul Boensch III. The film was directed by Malcolm Leo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was This Is Elvis released?
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This Is Elvis was released on April 3, 1981 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is This Is Elvis worth watching?
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This Is Elvis (1981) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for This Is Elvis?
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Yes. The official This Is Elvis trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.