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Elvis - the Movie

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Biopic, showing as part of the Saturday Matinee film season, and second in a double bill about the King of rock'n'roll. Starring Kurt Russell
The story of the man behind the myth, from his birth into a poor Mississippi family in 1935 to his comeback concert in Las Vegas in 1969.
(1979, U)
See Films: pages 49-56 ***

Contributors

Director:
John Carpenter
Elvis Presley:
Kurt Russell
Gladys Presley:
Shelley Winters
Priscilla Presley:
Season Hubley
Vernon Presley:
Bing Russell
Red West:
Robert Gray
Colonel Tom Parker:
Pat Hingle
Natalie Wood:
Abi Young
Charlie Hodge:
null Himself
Lisa Marie Presley:
Felicia Fenske
Elvis as a boy:
Randy Gray
Source: Radio Times

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