Elvis: That's the Way It Is(1970)
A film about him
Elvis: That's the Way It Is Synopsis
On July 31, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley staged a triumphant return to the concert stage from which he had been absent for almost a decade. His series of concerts broke all box office records and completely reenergized the career of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970) is a documentary and music film directed by Denis Sanders, released on November 11, 1970 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Elvis Presley, James Burton, John Wilkinson and Charlie Hodge. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 99 ratings.
- Director:
- Denis Sanders
- Producers:
- Herbert F. Solow, Dale Hutchinson
- Cinematographer:
- Lucien Ballard
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970) Trailer
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elvis Presley
as Self
James Burton
as Self - Musician
John Wilkinson
as Self - Musician
Charlie Hodge
as Self - Musician
- Jerry Scheff
Jerry Scheff
as Self - Musician
Glen D. Hardin
as Self - Musician
- Ronnie Tutt
Ronnie Tutt
as Self - Musician
Cary Grant
as Self (uncredited)
Sammy Davis Jr.
as Self (uncredited)
Tom Parker
as Self
George Hamilton
as Self (uncredited)
Cissy Houston
as Self (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Denis Sanders, produced by Herbert F. Solow and Dale Hutchinson.
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 99 ratings.
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elvis: That's the Way It Is online?
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Elvis: That's the Way It Is?
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The main cast of Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970) includes Elvis Presley, James Burton, John Wilkinson, Charlie Hodge and Jerry Scheff. The film was directed by Denis Sanders. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Elvis: That's the Way It Is released?
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is was released on November 11, 1970 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Elvis: That's the Way It Is worth watching?
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Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 99 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Elvis: That's the Way It Is?
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