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Elvis (1979)

PG · 1979-02-10 · 2h 48m · EN
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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.

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John CarpenterDirectorAnthony LawrenceWriter
Budget
$2.1M

Media

Top billed cast

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Kurt RussellKurt RussellElvis PresleyShelley WintersShelley WintersGladys PresleyBing RussellBing RussellVernon PresleySeason HubleySeason HubleyPriscilla PresleyPat HinglePat HingleColonel Tom ParkerMelody AndersonMelody AndersonBonnieEd Begley Jr.Ed Begley Jr.D.J. FontanaCharles CyphersCharles CyphersSam PhillipsPeter HobbsPeter HobbsJim DennyLes LannomLes LannomSonny WestJames CanningJames CanningScotty MooreElliott StreetElliott StreetBill Black

Keywords

BiographySingingRock starRock 'n' rollWashed up starSuperstarThe king

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · Music · Tv MovieTheme affinityBiography · Singing · Rock StarDialogue densityDramaPacingLongDirector preference65294Actor preference2240 · 66104 · 130733

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Frequently asked questions about Elvis

What is Elvis about?

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

How long is Elvis?

Elvis has a runtime of 168 minutes.