Elvis(1979)
“The King lives on!”
Overview
This biopic traces Elvis Presley’s life from his impoverished childhood to his meteoric rise to stardom to his triumphant conquering of Las Vegas.
Director
John Carpenter
Studio
Dick Clark Productions
Budget
$2M
Cast
Kurt Russell
as Elvis Presley
Shelley Winters
as Gladys Presley
Bing Russell
as Vernon Presley
Robert Gray
as Red West
Pat Hingle
as Colonel Tom Parker
Season Hubley
as Priscilla Presley
Melody Anderson
as Bonnie
Ed Begley Jr.
as D.J. Fontana
James Canning
as Scotty Moore
Charles Cyphers
as Sam Phillips
Peter Hobbs
as Jim Denny
Les Lannom
as Sonny West
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1979
Runtime
2h 48m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$2M
Production Companies
Dick Clark Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elvis?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Elvis (1979).
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.
Who directed Elvis?▼
Elvis was directed by John Carpenter and released in 1979. It is a drama, music, tv movie, history film.
How long is Elvis?▼
Elvis has a runtime of 2 hours and 48 minutes (168 minutes total).
Who stars in Elvis?▼
The cast of Elvis includes Kurt Russell as Elvis Presley, Shelley Winters as Gladys Presley, Bing Russell as Vernon Presley, Robert Gray as Red West, Pat Hingle as Colonel Tom Parker and more.
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