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Elvis: King of Entertainment
7.0 / 10• 2002• 1h 41m•NR• English
MusicDocumentary
Storyline
This retrospective of Elvis Presley's life and career uses excerpts from his performances and interviews to chronicle how the swivel-hipped young man from Tupelo, Miss., rose from poverty to become an American icon. The documentary also includes archival footage of Elvis on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and other TV appearances, clips from his Army days and film of his wedding to paint an extensive portrait of the King's public and personal lives.
Cast & Crew
Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage)
Lead
Ed Sullivan
Self (archive footage)
Priscilla Presley
Self (archive footage)
Ann-Margret
Self (archive footage)
John Lennon
Self (archive footage)
Ringo Starr
Self (archive footage)
George Harrison
Self (archive footage)
Paul McCartney
Self (archive footage)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Elvis: King of Entertainment is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
