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This Is Elvis (1981)

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.

Trailer

Cast

Elvis Presley in This Is Elvis

Elvis Presley

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Joe Esposito

Narrator (voice)

Linda Thompson in This Is Elvis

Linda Thompson

Narrator (voice)

David Scott

Elvis - Age 18

Paul Boensch III

Elvis - Age 10

Dana MacKay

Elvis - Age 35

Johnny Harra

Elvis - Age 42

Lawrence Koller

Vernon Presley

Rhonda Lyn

Priscilla Presley

Debbie Edge

Gladys Presley

Larry Raspberry

Dewey Phillips

Furry Lewis

Bluesman

Liz Robinson

Minnie Mae Presley

Cheryl Needham

Linda Thompson

Andrea Cyrill

Ginger Alden

Jerry Phillips

Bill Black

Emory Smith

Scotty Moore

Ral Donner

Elvis Presley (voice)

Lisha Sweetnam

Priscilla Presley (voice)

Knox Phillips

Sam Phillips

Virginia Kiser in This Is Elvis

Virginia Kiser

Gladys Presley (voice)

Michael Tomack

Vernon Presley (voice)

Greg LeMay

Memphis Mafia Member

Priscilla Presley in This Is Elvis

Priscilla Presley

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Tom Parker in This Is Elvis

Tom Parker

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ginger Alden

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Lisa Marie Presley in This Is Elvis

Lisa Marie Presley

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Gladys Presley

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Vernon Presley

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Bill Black in This Is Elvis

Bill Black

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Frank Sinatra in This Is Elvis

Frank Sinatra

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Nancy Sinatra in This Is Elvis

Nancy Sinatra

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ed Sullivan in This Is Elvis

Ed Sullivan

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Norman Taurog in This Is Elvis

Norman Taurog

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Milton Berle in This Is Elvis

Milton Berle

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Joey Bishop in This Is Elvis

Joey Bishop

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Sammy Davis Jr. in This Is Elvis

Sammy Davis Jr.

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Jimmy Dorsey in This Is Elvis

Jimmy Dorsey

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Tommy Dorsey in This Is Elvis

Tommy Dorsey

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Charlie Hodge in This Is Elvis

Charlie Hodge

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Groucho Marx in This Is Elvis

Groucho Marx

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

John Lennon in This Is Elvis

John Lennon

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Paul McCartney in This Is Elvis

Paul McCartney

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ringo Starr in This Is Elvis

Ringo Starr

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

George Harrison in This Is Elvis

George Harrison

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Dolores Hart in This Is Elvis

Dolores Hart

Susan Jessup (archive footage) (uncredited)

Debra Paget in This Is Elvis

Debra Paget

Cathy Reno (archive footage) (uncredited)

Richard Egan in This Is Elvis

Richard Egan

Vance Reno (archive footage) (uncredited)

Barbara Stanwyck in This Is Elvis

Barbara Stanwyck

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FAQ

When was This Is Elvis released?

This Is Elvis was released on April 3, 1981.

How long is This Is Elvis?

This Is Elvis runs for 1h 42m.

What is the rating for This Is Elvis?

This Is Elvis has an average rating of 7.0/10 on Streambay.

What genre is This Is Elvis?

This Is Elvis is classified as Drama, Music and Documentary.

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