Elvis (1979)

Directed by John Carpenter

Elvis (1979)

Elvis (1979)


Just two years after Elvis Presley passed away, Kurt Russell brought him back to life in the original biopic about the King of Rock n Roll. Released through ABC in 1979, Elvis marked the first time director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell would work together in what would become a legendary pairing in film history (Escape From New York , Big Trouble In Little China, The Thing and Escape From L.A.).

Tracing Presleys life from his impoverished childhood to his meteoric rise to stardom to his triumphant return to Las Vegas, Elvis features Shelley Winters (Gladys Presley), Season Hubley (Priscilla Presley), Bing Russell (Kurts real-life father as Vernon Presley), Pat Hingle (Colonel Tom Parker), Joe Mantegna (Memphis Mafia member Joe Esposito) and Ed Begley Jr. (drummer D.J. Fontana) in an all-star supporting cast for an effort that garnered numerous Emmy nominations including Outstanding Lead Actor for Russell. Restored From The Original Film Elements



Elvis (1979)


  • Released on: 2010-03-02
  • Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Aspect ratio: 1.77:1
  • Formats: Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Original language: English
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Running time: 170 minutes
Elvis (1979)



Customer Reviews:
finally!5
All I can say is it's about time! I can finally get rid of my heavily edited vhs and enjoy this movie the way it was intended! Kurt is the perfect Elvis, an uncanny resemblance and mannerisms. I can't wait! And the extras just make it all the more anticipated!

John Carpenter's "Elvis" finally comes to DVD!!!5
Back in 1979, Kurt Russell was known for Disney flicks and television. While, Elvis didn't make him a star, it did make people aware of his talent. The director of this picture, John Carpenter had just come off the heels of the massive hit, "Halloween". With these great talents involved, one of the great telefilms of all time was created.

It's great to have this film on DVD after so many years of limbo. Now that it's in your hands, put it in the DVD player, sit back and enjoy yourself.

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