Elvis (2005) (TV)

User Rating:

7.3/10   

Director:

James Steven Sadwith

Writer (WGA):

Patrick Sheane Duncan (written by)

Release Date:

8 May 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Biography | Drama | Music

Plot:

A chronicle of the life of Elvis Presley (Rhys Meyers), from his humble beginnings to his rise to international stardom. |

Plot Keywords:

Elvis Presley | Boyfriend Girlfriend Relationship | Rock Star | Music Concert | Overprotective Mother

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 11 nominations

Cast

Jonathan Rhys Meyers	...	Elvis Presley
Randy Quaid	...	'Colonel' Tom Parker
Rose McGowan	...	Ann-Margret
Tim Guinee	...	Sam Phillips
Antonia Bernath	...	Priscilla Presley
Jack Noseworthy	...	Steve Binder
Robert Patrick	...	Vernon Presley
Camryn Manheim	...	Gladys Presley
Clay Steakley	...	Bill Black
Mark Adam	...	Scotty Moore
Robert C. Treveiler	...	Larry Geller (as Rob Treveiler)
Jennifer Rae Westley	...	Dixie Locke
John Boyd West	...	Red West
Randy McDowell	...	Gene Smith
Eric William Pierson	...	D.J. Fontana

Also Known As:

Elvis (France) [fr]
Elvis (Spain) (TV title) [es]
Elvis (Greece) [el]
Elvis - El comienzo (Spain) (DVD title) [es]
Elvis - legendan synty (Finland) (DVD title) [fi]

Runtime:

USA:173 min

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Finland:K-18

Filming Locations:

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, USA

Company:

ApolloProScreen Filmproduktion

Trivia:

More than 300 Elvis fans auditioned for the role of Elvis Presley, they were all turned away and Rhys Myers hired, even though he wasn't one of the 300 lining up for audition

Goofs:

Anachronisms: When Col Parker is setting at his desk in 1962, there are several Elvis albums on the shelf behind him. One album, Flaming Star, was not released until 1968, in connection with the Singer TV Christmas Special, when Elvis appeared on TV.

Quotes:

Vernon Presley: Elvis?
Elvis Presley: What? And why are you lookin' at me like that? Do I have a zit or something?
Vernon Presley: It's the pills, E. I'm worried about your health. I just wanna help.
Elvis Presley: [shouting] I don't need no advice from the likes of you! You work for me, that's all.
Vernon Presley: I'm your daddy!
Elvis Presley: And I'm of age, old man! I don't need a daddy any more!

Movie Connections:

References King Creole (1958)

Soundtrack:

All Shook Up

Riveting!

Riveting. Elvis is portrayed as a real human being with all the trials, tribulations, and temptations we all face. This movie shows what so many of us suspected all along: Elvis was misguided and mismanaged by the Colonel who kept Elvis from reaching his full singing and acting potential. We may never know the real genius of the King of Rock n' Roll. Sad, sad indeed! The character of Elvis comes through loud and clear. He pledged loyalty to the Colonel and maintained that loyalty at his own expense. This is the best Elvis movie since the Kurt Russell flick which was simply excellent.

Rev. James W. Clifton