This Is Elvis

This Is Elvis
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Written by
  • Malcolm Leo
  • Andrew Solt
Produced byDavid L. Wolper
Narrated byRal Donner
CinematographyGil Hubbs
Edited byGlenn Farr
Distributed byWarner Bros.
Release date
  • April 4, 1981 (1981-04-04)
Running time
100 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$2 million (US)

This Is Elvis is a 1981 American documentary film about the life of Elvis Presley, written and directed by Andrew Solt and Malcolm Leo. It combines 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.[1] The film grossed $2 million at the box office in the U.S. and Canada, ranking #92 for 1981.[2]

  1. ^ "Festival de Cannes: This Is Elvis". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 2009-06-07.
  2. ^ "Box Office Mojo - This Is Elvis". Retrieved 2010-04-25.