Director John Carpenter and actor Kurt Russell as a Elvis with the voice and all the right mannerisms. Kurt Russell's real life father actor Bing Russell played Elvis's father. Shelly Winters was so genuine and perfect for the role as Elvis's mother.
Ronnie McDowel was the singing voice of Elvis and his performance left me wanting more. Movie includes hits like "Mystery Train" "Thats Alright Mama" "Are You Lonesome Tonight" "Long Tall Sally" "Unchained Melody" "A Fool Such As I" "My Happiness" "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" "Pledging My Love" "Until It's Time For You To Go"
At 170 minutes it is an enjoyable but long, yet still incomplete telling of the story of Elvis. Emotionally draining as you get a look behind the persona at the very real struggles of a moody Elvis wrestling with himself. Trying find happiness with romance, dealing with the loss of his mother and twin brother and being unable to feel satisfied or fulfilled within himself. Your heart will go out for him as it is hard to watch someone so confused and falling apart, living trapped within a bubble.
A made for Tv movie that was made only 2 years after Elvis's death. Over all the production was great.
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