Elvis
1979, English. Directed by John Carpenter.
The King lives on!
This biopic traces Elvis Presley’s life from his impoverished childhood to his meteoric rise to stardom to his triumphant conquering of Las Vegas.
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 143 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- John CarpenterDirector
- Kurt RussellElvis Presley
- Shelley WintersGladys Presley
- Bing RussellVernon Presley
- Robert GrayRed West
- Pat HingleColonel Tom Parker
- Season HubleyPriscilla Presley
- Melody AndersonBonnie
- Ed Begley Jr.D.J. Fontana
- James CanningScotty Moore
- Charles CyphersSam Phillips
- Peter HobbsJim Denny
- Les LannomSonny West
Details
- Released
- 10 February 1979
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Anthony Lawrence
- Budget
- $2.1M
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Elvis: quick answers
Is Elvis worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 143 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Elvis?
Elvis runs 168 minutes (2h 48m).
Does Elvis have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Elvis. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Elvis suitable for kids?
Elvis is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What movies are like Elvis?
If you liked Elvis, try Elvis, This Is Elvis, The Buddy Holly Story.
Who directed Elvis?
Elvis (1979) was directed by John Carpenter and stars Kurt Russell, Shelley Winters, Bing Russell.