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A JOHN CARPENTER FILM

Elvis

19792h 48mPGMovie

DramaMusicTV Movie

IMDb6.9/ 10 · 5.8K votes

THE KING LIVES ON!

This biopic traces Elvis Presley’s life from his impoverished childhood to his meteoric rise to stardom to his triumphant conquering of Las Vegas.

Uplifting
Bittersweet
Music
True story
Ambition

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Mild
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for a comfort rewatch and a rainy day.

DirectorJohn Carpenter

FormatFeature film

TMDB6.9 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Kurt RussellElvis Presley

Shelley WintersGladys Presley

Bing RussellVernon Presley

Robert GrayRed West

Pat HingleColonel Tom Parker

Season HubleyPriscilla Presley

Melody AndersonBonnie

Ed Begley Jr.D.J. Fontana

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