This Is Elvis is a 1981 documentary film directed by Andrew Solt and Malcolm Leo, based on the life of Elvis Presley. It combined archival footage with reenactments, and voice-over narration by pop singer Ral Donner, imitating Presley's speaking voice. It was screened out of competition at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival. The film grossed $2.0 million at the box office in the U.S./Canada, ranking #92 for 1981. For the reenactment scenes, Presley was portrayed in the film by four actors: Other narrators provided voice-over narrations for Vernon Presley, Gladys Presley, and Priscilla Presley; but... Joe Esposito, Presley's road manager, narrated on his own behalf. Presley receives credit only in the extended version prepared for cable and later home video release. RCA Records released a two-disc soundtrack album for the film in 1981 , featuring the first official release of several of Presley's 1950s television appearances. The Album was certified Gold on 8/6/2002 by the R.I.A.A. A two-disc DVD set of the film was released on August 7, 2007 commemorating the 30th anniversary of Presley's death.
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| Release date: | April 4, 1981 |
| Directed by: | Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 144 Minutes |
| Producer: | David L. Wolper, Andrew Solt |
| Cinematography: | Gil Hubbs |
| Screenplay by: | Andrew Solt |
| Genre: | Musical |