Elvis: The Great Performances 22 years old

Elvis: The Great Performances

Searching for a real American idol? Well, look no further. Over the course of these three marvelous videos (totaling about 160 minutes and over 40 songs, including repeats), we are nearly overwhelmed by the charm, charisma, and sheer talent that made Elvis Presley so extraordinarily popular and influential. There are songs from television shows (emphasizing the mid-'50s appearances that helped cement his iconic status), concerts, and movies, along with interviews, some revealing (mostly silent) home movies, and photos galore. And by favoring the music Presley made in his earlier years, as well as by loading the videos with complete, uninterrupted performances, executive producer Andrew Solt and company show us how Presley combined country, gospel, and R&B to make rock & roll the most vital pop culture phenomenon of the past 50 years. This is the mother lode, and a must-have for longtime adherents and newcomers alike.

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Elvis: The Great Performances Cast

Name Character
Elvis Presley He was 67, 42 years old when he died as Himself

Elvis: The Great Performances Crew

Name Department
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Elvis: The Great Performances (22 years)

  • Release day: Tuesday, August 13, 2002
  • Runtime: 159 minutes