Elvis (1979 film)

Elvis is a 1979 American made-for-television biographical film aired on ABC. It was directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell as Elvis Presley. It marked the first collaboration between Carpenter and Russell.

Elvis
Film poster
GenreBiography
Drama
Music
Written byAnthony Lawrence
Directed byJohn Carpenter
Starring
Theme music composerJoe Renzetti
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerDick Clark
Producers
  • Anthony Lawrence
  • James Ritz (associate producer)
  • Tony Bishop (supervising producer)
CinematographyDonald M. Morgan
Editors
  • Christopher Holmes
  • Ron Moler
Running time150 min.
Production companyDick Clark Productions
Budget$2.1 million or $4 million
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseFebruary 11, 1979 (1979-02-11)

After its success on television in the United States, a shorter re-edited version of Elvis was released theatrically throughout Europe and Australia. It was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture Made for Television, and for three Primetime Emmy Awards (including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Special for Russell).

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