Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll
Synopsis
Living Legend, a play on the Presley dynasty, presents the story of Eli Canfield (Earl Owensby), a country rock-legend who has fallen victim to the pitfalls of superstardom - a failed marriage addiction, living up to an image, and an unclear vision as to who are his true friends. When Eli's new love interest (Ginger Alden) meets with the disapproval of his unscrupulous and manipulative manager (William T. Hicks), tragedy results, and Eli realizes what he must do to not only save his new relationship but also his life; and he does so in a most dramatic way. Living Legend features a dynamic original soundtrack performed by the Legendary Roy Orbison.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Worth Keeter
- Original Score
- Roy Orbison
- Original Title
- Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Worth Keeter
Roy Orbison
Earl Owensby
Department Leadership Roster
Worth Keeter
Director
Earl Owensby
Producer
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What is Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll about?
Living Legend, a play on the Presley dynasty, presents the story of Eli Canfield (Earl Owensby), a country rock-legend who has fallen victim to the pitfalls of superstardom - a failed marriage addiction, living up to an image, and an unclear vision as to who are his true friends. When Eli's new love interest (Ginger Alden) meets with the disapproval of his unscrupulous and manipulative manager (William T. Hicks), tragedy results, and Eli realizes what he must do to not only save his new relationship but also his life; and he does so in a most dramatic way. Living Legend features a dynamic original soundtrack performed by the Legendary Roy Orbison.
Who directed Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll?
Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll was directed by Worth Keeter.
Who stars in Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll?
The principal cast of Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll includes Earl Owensby, William T. Hicks, Ginger Alden, Roy Orbison.
When was Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll released and how long is it?
Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Living Legend: The King of Rock and Roll was composed by Roy Orbison.