This Is Elvis (1981): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
This Is Elvis is a 1981 biographical documentary directed by Andrew Solt and Malcolm Leo, starring David Scott, Furry Lewis and Larry Raspberry. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Directors
- Andrew Solt and Malcolm Leo
- Genres
- Biography , Music , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is This Is Elvis About?
The premise of This Is Elvis without spoilers.
Born in 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi, Elvis Presley was the son of Vernon and Gladys Presley. His twin brother died at birth. Raised by devout churchgoers, the young Elvis absorbed a variety of musical influences that he would later synthesize into his unique style. These early experiences shaped his distinctive sound and ultimately contributed to his rise to stardom.
This Is Elvis Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- home movie
- entertainment documentary
- concert footage
- dramatization
- concert
- fan
- actor
- hysteria
- recording studio
- classroom
- disc jockey
- high school
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- phonograph record
- jukebox
- porch swing
- guitarist
- blues music
- shack
- singing
- tupelo mississippi
- church
- memphis tennessee
- 1950s
- police officer
- death
- manager
- film clip
- pop idol
- musician
- rock 'n' roll
- camera
- fame
- singer
- press conference
- show business
- reporter
- las vegas nevada
- press
- theater
- filmmaking
- hollywood
- tv show
- tape recorder
- radio show
- record player
- performer
- u.s. army
- germany
- train
- hospital
This Is Elvis Cast
David Scott leads the cast, with Furry Lewis and Larry Raspberry. Directed by Andrew Solt and Malcolm Leo; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Andrew Solt
- Co-director Malcolm Leo
Also Starring in This Is Elvis
· 5 moreMore from Andrew Solt and Malcolm Leo
More films directed by Andrew Solt and Malcolm Leo: Cat Stevens: Majikat, The Golden Girls: Their Greatest Moments, Elvis The Great Performances Vol. 1 Center Stage and Gimme Some Truth: The Making of John Lennon’s Imagine Album.
This Is Elvis Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave This Is Elvis 71 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
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TMDB 70% User score
See on TMDB
This Is Elvis Box Office
This Is Elvis grossed $2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$2M
- US & Canada
- $2M
This Is Elvis Trailers & Videos
The trailer of This Is Elvis.
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Movies Like This Is Elvis
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Elvis: Return To Tupelo, Elvis and Elvis: That’s the Way It Is.
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Elvis: Return To Tupelo 2008 -
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Elvis: That’s the Way It Is 1970 -
Elvis Presley: Elvis in Hollywood 1993 -
Elvis by the Presleys 2005 -
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Elvis on Tour 1972 -
Elvis Presley: The Searcher 2018 -
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Elvis ’56 1987 -
Elvis Lives: The 25th Anniversary Concert 2006
This Is Elvis FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of This Is Elvis, each answered in a sentence.
How long is This Is Elvis?
This Is Elvis runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was This Is Elvis released?
This Is Elvis was released on April 10, 1981.
Who directed This Is Elvis?
This Is Elvis was directed by Andrew Solt and Malcolm Leo.
More films by Andrew Solt Who is in the cast of This Is Elvis?
This Is Elvis stars David Scott, Furry Lewis and Larry Raspberry, among 9 credited actors.
How much did This Is Elvis make at the box office?
This Is Elvis grossed $2 million worldwide.
How is This Is Elvis rated?
This Is Elvis has 71 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does This Is Elvis have a post-credit scene?
No. This Is Elvis has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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