Elvis
Short description
This biographical drama follows the life of Elvis Presley, beginning with his impoverished youth and the influence of his family. The story details his early passion for singing in Memphis, his recording sessions with Sam Phillips, and his rapid ascent to global fame. It explores his relationship with Colonel Tom Parker and his romance with Priscilla Presley, while tracing his path from his first successes to his residence at Graceland and his eventually triumphant performances in Las Vegas.
Directed by John Carpenter, this production was the fifth of 22 films in his career, following Someone's Watching Me! and preceding The Fog. The movie stars Kurt Russell in the title role, supported by Shelley Winters, Bing Russell, Robert Gray, Pat Hingle, and Season Hubley, with a total of 28 credited cast members. Produced by Dick Clark Productions and written by Anthony Lawrence, the film was made with a budget of 2 million USD. It has received a consistent reception from audiences, holding a rating of 6.9/10 on IMDb based on 5,600 votes and a matching 6.9/10 on TMDB from 142 votes.
What's left behind the scenes
- In one interview, John Carpenter said that Kurt Russell had to glue protruding ears to his skull.
- Ronnie McDowell performed all the songs in the film.
- Elvis Presley's father, Vernon, was played by Kurt Russell's father, Bing Russell.
- It is claimed that Priscilla Presley received a $50,000 check simply for reviewing the script for inaccuracies.
- According to John Carpenter, he became the director of the film because he had already directed the horror film 'Halloween' in 1978, for which he also composed the music, and the producers decided he could direct a biopic about Elvis.
- During filming, Kurt Russell visited Vernon Presley at Graceland, and he insisted that Russell use one of Presley's jumpsuits on set, one that his son had worn in 1972. Russell is shown in Elvis's authentic costume on the DVD cover and in scenes of Elvis in the 1970s.
- The film depicts Elvis performing 'Old Shep' at a talent show as a teenager, although in reality he was only 10 years old, living in Tupelo, Mississippi, and, according to some reports, only placed fifth in that show.
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