About this release
From executive producer and award-winning documentarian David L. Wolper (Roots, L.A. Confidential), This Is Elvis is an intimate, behind-the-scenes portrait crafted by Andrew Solt (Imagine: John Lennon) and Malcolm Leo (Rolling Stone: 20 Years of Rock 'n' Roll). Elvis' authorized biography draws on interviews with the people who knew Presley best family, friends, employees and mentor/manager Colonel Tom Parker and includes some rare, never before seen footage, including home movies, newsreels and several key TV appearances.
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Disc 1
DVD
This Is Elvis (1981)
102 min
DramaDocumentaryMusic
Though several actors portray Elvis Presley at different stages of his life, this documentary is comprised mostly of actual performance footage and interviews with Elvis, his fans and those close to him. This biographical docu-drama features rare footage of Elvis and dramatically recreated scenes from Elvis' life.
Credits
Director
Malcolm Leo
Andrew Solt
Writer
Malcolm Leo
Andrew Solt
Cast
Elvis Presleyas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Joe Espositoas Narrator (voice)
Linda Thompsonas Narrator (voice)
David Scottas Elvis - Age 18
Paul Boensch IIIas Elvis - Age 10
Dana MacKayas Elvis - Age 35
Johnny Harraas Elvis - Age 42
Lawrence Kolleras Vernon Presley
Rhonda Lynas Priscilla Presley
Debbie Edgeas Gladys Presley
Producer
Andrew Solt
Malcolm Leo
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
- Editions
- Special Edition
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 3, 2026