This Is Elvis
“This is the sound he created and performed. The rare personal films never before seen by the public. The private moments. The public triumphs. Intimate memories and reflections in his own words.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
TIE - TRAILER (1981)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-30
Top Cast
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Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joe Esposito
Narrator (voice)
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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
USA Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 3, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 6, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.41x
-$3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt
- Original Title
- This Is Elvis
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, David L. Wolper Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt
Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt
Andrew Solt, Malcolm Leo, David L. Wolper
Department Leadership Roster
Malcolm Leo
Director
Andrew Solt
Director
Andrew Solt
Producer
Malcolm Leo
Producer
Malcolm Leo
Writer
Andrew Solt
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Is Elvis
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Is Elvis about?
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.
Who directed This Is Elvis?
This Is Elvis was directed by Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt.
Who stars in This Is Elvis?
The principal cast of This Is Elvis includes Elvis Presley, Joe Esposito, Linda Thompson, David Scott, Paul Boensch III.
When was This Is Elvis released and how long is it?
This Is Elvis was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of This Is Elvis?
This Is Elvis had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $2M at the worldwide box office (0.41 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for This Is Elvis?
This Is Elvis holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).