A fitting tribute to the music legend. Made during John Carpenter's peak period. Kurt Russell surprisingly good as The King.

Everyone must see this film! After about 5 minutes you'll forget you're watching Kurt Russell and you'll just be watching Elvis. One of the best performances in film history, he just lives the role. Understated, magnificent. A masterpiece. Perfect. C... (read more) Everyone must see this film! After about 5 minutes you'll forget you're watching Kurt Russell and you'll just be watching Elvis. One of the best performances in film history, he just lives the role. Understated, magnificent. A masterpiece. Perfect. Can NOT be betterred.

A pretty solid flick, especially for a TV movie. Shelly Winters is great as Elvis' mom and Kurt Russell should still be winning awards for his stunning performance.

Probably the hardest John Carpenter film to find these days. Luckily saw most of it back when I was a kid. Uncle Kurt does a damn fine job as the King.

One of two movies that John Carpenter directed for TV in the late 70s, along with Someone's Watching Me! This one features a great performance by Kurt Russell (who would reteam with Carpenter in the classics Escape From New York, The Thing, and Big T... (read more) One of two movies that John Carpenter directed for TV in the late 70s, along with Someone's Watching Me! This one features a great performance by Kurt Russell (who would reteam with Carpenter in the classics Escape From New York, The Thing, and Big Trouble in Little China) and a story that doesn't hit all the typical biopic plot lines.

I haven't see this in a while but Carpenter's biopic of 'The King' is successfull for one reason...
Russell is Elvis!