Elvis: That's the Way It Is(1970)
“A film about him”
Overview
On July 31, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley staged a triumphant return to the concert stage from which he had been absent for almost a decade. His series of concerts broke all box office records and completely reenergized the career of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Director
Denis Sanders
Studio
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast
Elvis Presley
as Self
James Burton
as Self - Musician
John Wilkinson
as Self - Musician
Charlie Hodge
as Self - Musician
Jerry Scheff
as Self - Musician
Glen D. Hardin
as Self - Musician
Ronnie Tutt
as Self - Musician
Cary Grant
as Self (uncredited)
Sammy Davis Jr.
as Self (uncredited)
Tom Parker
as Self
George Hamilton
as Self (uncredited)
Cissy Houston
as Self (uncredited)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1970
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
8.1 / 10
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Elvis: That's the Way It Is?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970).
What is Elvis: That's the Way It Is about?▼
On July 31, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley staged a triumphant return to the concert stage from which he had been absent for almost a decade. His series of concerts broke all box office records and completely reenergized the career of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Who directed Elvis: That's the Way It Is?▼
Elvis: That's the Way It Is was directed by Denis Sanders and released in 1970. It is a documentary, music film.
How long is Elvis: That's the Way It Is?▼
Elvis: That's the Way It Is has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Elvis: That's the Way It Is?▼
The cast of Elvis: That's the Way It Is includes Elvis Presley as Self, James Burton as Self - Musician, John Wilkinson as Self - Musician, Charlie Hodge as Self - Musician, Jerry Scheff as Self - Musician and more.
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