Kurt russell talks guardians of the galaxy 2, deadpool explains imax. Moreover, such a television role was russells final act before embarking on performing in films. Director john carpenter teams up for the first time with his favorite actor, kurt russell, in this biography of elvis aaron presley. This product can expose you to some chemicals, which is known to the state of california to cause for more information, go to. Beginning with his humble beginnings as a country boy without a father, the film chronicles elvis s journey to the height fame, his las vegas comeback, and his eventual death. The movie, the king is about to return to the stage in his heroic las vegas comeback show, but something interferes with elvis comeback a death threat on opening night. Broadcast on abc in 1979, elvis marked the first time director john carpenter and actor kurt russell would work together in. In that movie, russell appeared onscreen to kick the king. Russell appeared in the elvis movie it happened at the worlds fair 1963, he portrayed presley in the tv movie elvis 1979, and he played an elvis impersonator in 3000 miles to graceland 2001. Walt disney himself signed russell to a 10year contract, and, according to robert osborne, he became the studios top star of the 1970s. Kurt russell transformation from 11 to 67 years old duration. His first roles were as a child on television series, including a lead role on the western series the travels of jaimie mcpheeters 1963. Elvis the movie kurt russell dvd hailed by audiences as one of the most powerful and moving biographical films, elvis the movie garnered a golden globe.
Kurt russell biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. Who is austin butler, and can he play elvis in a movie. Beginning with his humble beginnings as a country boy without a father, the film chronicles elviss journey to the height fame, his. Good movie of a rock n roll legend who died early but the movie itself wouldve been better if it was not a miniseries but is a good watch still would recommend and the best actor to play elvis presley obviously kurt russell. Although kurt russell doesnt look much like elvis in real life, he simply became him in this acclaimed tele movie. May 10, 2010 kurt russell plays as elvis aaron presley elvis. Kurt russell recalls his encounter with elvis presley elvis. Kurt russell had been in a film with elvis when he was a child actor and this movie was probably the first one made of his life. Elvis is told in flashback, starting with elvis arrival in las vegas for what would be his 1969 comeback concert. Watch online elvis 1979 free full movie with english subtitle. Broadcast on abc in 1979, elvis marked the first time director john carpenter would work together in what would become a legendary pairing in film history escape from new york, the thing, big trouble. Forrest gump director robert zemeckis knew that russell had played elvis in the 1979 madefortv film elvis. It marks the last role on television for russell, and the first collaboration between him and carpenter.
His boxoffice bombs include soldier 1998 and dark blue 2002. Oct 29, 2018 merely two years after his untimely passing in 1977, the celebrated director john carpenter released elvis, a documentary film, in honor of the king. And, of course, there are all of those elvis impersonators. There are documentaries, but they dont flow the same as a well acted out movie. He nails the kings voice, personality, and demeanor. In it happened at the worlds fair, russell who was a young boy at the time, ran on screen and kicked elvis in. And yet elvis historically marked the first collaboration between carpenter and kurt russell, sparking a legendary partnership the thing, big trouble little china, escape from new york and.
Feb 03, 2010 dvd trailer for the 1979 feature film, elvis. Unfollow kurt russell elvis to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. One of three films that elvis presley and kurt russell have in common. After its success on television in the united states, elvis was released. This was a terrific movie and kurt russell didnt portray, elvis, he was elvis. Russell also played elvis in the 1979 film of the same name, so he knows a thing or two about the kings voice. As a youth, russell aspired to follow the footsteps of his father. Russell never learned why his name was written down. Security guard who brings a young girl to the stage so that elvis russell may give her a. Merely two years after his untimely passing in 1977, the celebrated director john carpenter released elvis, a documentary film, in honor of the king. His notable movies included escape from new york, backdraft, miracle, and death proof. One of the most iconic action stars of all time, kurt russell born march 17th, 1951 is among the few to make the successful transition from child star to successful adult actor. Butler is not the first actor to try to capture elvis on screen. Elvis tv movie 1979 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Kurt russell full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. He began acting on television at the age of 12 in the western series the travels of jaimie mcpheeters 19631964. This deals with his early years for the most part, including before he became popular. A gang of excons rob a casino during elvis convention week. Its a rare find to find it on bluray could be a bit pricey but is well worth it for any elvis fans. Aug 25, 2016 kurt russells elvis tv movie gets bluray reissue. This movie was extremely well acted, sung and produced. Elvis 1979, kurt russell biography movie videospace. When kurt russell first started his career, he appeared in a number of television shows and supporting roles in a couple of movies. Broadcast on abc in 1979, elvis marked the first time director john carpenter and actor kurt russell would work together in what would become a legendary pairin. Kurt russell in elvis, as the film was simply called was broadcast on abctv in he us in february 1979, to great acclaim. See more ideas about kurt russell, child actors and elvis presley movies.
Elvis kurt russell blue suede shoes 1979 film youtube. I knew elvis presley was a name that everybody knew. Biographical movie about the famous rock singer elvis presley. Check out the above scene from forrest gump to have your mind blown. In the 1963 film it happened at the worlds fair, 11yearold kurt russell, in his unbilled film debut, plays a brat who kicks.
It is a story of theft and betrayal, revolving around. In the late 1960s, he signed a tenyear contract with the walt disney company where, according to robert osborne, he became the studios top star of the 1970s russell was nominated for a golden. Apr 15, 2019 the power of elvis presley is pretty widereaching, and its certainly had a longlasting effect on actor kurt russell and director john carpenter, who worked for the first time together on the. Kurt russell portrays the king from his beginnings as a 35dollaraweek truck driver to one of the most popular music and film stars the world has ever seen. Mar, 2020 kurt russell, american actor who became a child star in the 1960s, appearing in a number of disney movies, and then transitioned to a successful career as a leading man, perhaps best known for his action dramas. Kurt russell biography, movie highlights and photos.
With kurt russell, kevin costner, courteney cox, christian slater. He received acclaim for his turn in the title role in the madefortv movie elvis. Kurt vogel russell born march 17, 1951 is an american actor. Russell reportedly told cosmatos that he wouldnt accept credit for directing the film for as long as cosmatos lived. In it happened at the worlds fair, russell who was a young boy at the. Close your eyes and you would swear elvis himself is speaking and singing. Elvis is a 1979 american madefortelevision biographical film directed by john carpenter, and starring kurt russell as elvis presley, originally aired on abc. When russell was a child actor, he briefly appeared in it happened at the worlds fair 1963. I love this movie it is the best movies made about elvis kurt russell really knocked it out of the park on playing elvis he dose a great job you feel like he is elvis i wish it was longer and more detailed about his life other then that i think this movie is worth owning.
Russell landed a role in the elvis presley movie, it happened at the worlds fair 1963, when he was eleven years old. Kurt russell voiced elvis in forrest gump popsugar. Broadcast on abc in 1979, elvis marked the first time director john carpenter and actor kurt russell would work together in what would become a legendary pairing in film history. A kurt russell was born kurt vogel russell in springfield, massachusetts, to louise julia crone, a dancer, and actor bing russell neil oliver russell. Unlike many child stars, russell was able to segue into a successful acting career as an adult. The power of elvis presley is pretty widereaching, and its certainly had a longlasting effect on actor kurt russell and director john carpenter, who worked for the first time together on the. The script was written by richard recco and damien lichtenstein. Although an edited version of the film had a limited release in british cinemas, and then briefly appeared on video, it was abruptly withdrawn for legal reasons involving music rights. Just two years after elvis presley died, kurt russell brought him back to life in the original biopic about the king of rock n roll.
He is of english, german, scottish and irish descent. The movie, the king is about to return to the stage in his heroic las vegas comeback show, but something interferes with elvis. Kurt russell recalls his encounter with elvis presley elvis articles. Elvis 1979 film wikipedia elvis tv movie 1979 imdb elvis 1979 dvd trailer youtube. See more ideas about kurt russell, elvis presley and elvis impersonator. There is quite an extensive list of actors who have portrayed the singer, from bruce campbell and harvey keitel to kurt russell and jonathan rhys myers. Kurt russell is elvis in a careerdefining performance. Elvis the movie kurt russell dvd hailed by audiences as one of the most powerful and moving biographical films, elvis the movie garnered a golden globe nomination and multiple emmy nominations, including one for kurt russell as outstanding lead actor for his incandescent performance as the king of rock n roll. As a youth, russell aspired to follow the footsteps of his father, bing russell, who, in addition to being a big league baseball player, was also an actor he was perhaps best known for his role as the. Filmography of kurt russell includes popular tv series the travels of jaimie mcpheeters 196364, tv film elvis and topgrossing films like tequila sunrise 1988, executive decision 1996 and the fate of the furious 2017. Elvis presleys life story is told, from his humble southern roots to his las vegas comeback.
Elvis the movie 1979 just two years after elvis presley died, kurt russell brought him back to life in the original biopic about the king of rock n roll. The first volley in the neverending presley movie blitzkrieg, the madefortv elvis. The movie stars kurt russell as the king, season hubley as priscilla, pat hingle as col. Kurt russell performing blue suede shoes as elvis presley in john carpenters 1979 film, elvis. Jul 14, 2019 kurt russell as elvis presley in elvis the movie elvis presley as elvis. The couple had one son, boston, before divorcing in 1983. Confirmed in 2007 that walt disneys last written words were kurt russell, scribbled on a sheet of paper. Broadcast on abc in 1979, elvis marked the first time director john carpenter would work together in what would become a legendary pairing in film. Ive never seen anything having to do with a real celebrity before. Was kurt russells voice in forrest gump as elvis presley.
In 1960, walt disney himself signed russell to a 10year contract. It stars kurt russell and kevin costner with supporting roles courteney cox, david arquette, bokeem woodbine, christian slater, and kevin pollak. Kurt russell stuns audience at the opry with an elvis hit. Although kurt russell doesnt look much like elvis in real life, he simply became him in this acclaimed telemovie. Ironically, kurts first appearance in film, as a child, happened in elviss movie, it happened at the worlds fair, where he was instructed to kick presley in the. Kurt russell as elvis presley in elvis the movie elvis presley as elvis. Mar 12, 2020 in 1979, russell married actress season hubley, who had starred alongside him in the tv movie elvis. With kurt russell, shelley winters, bing russell, robert gray.
Kurt russell, in full kurt vogel russell, born march 17, 1951, springfield, massachusetts, u. The miniseries is best remembered for the emmynominated performance of kurt russell as elvis presley. Mar 19, 2017 kurt russell landed a part in the elvis presley movie, it happened at the worlds fair, when he was 10yearsold. Kurt russell played the king, while ronnie mcdowell provided the vocals.
In the late 1960s, he signed a tenyear contract with the walt disney company where, according to robert osborne, he became the studios top star of the 1970s. It was released in february of 1979 a year and a half after elviss death. If you are an elvis fan or a kurt russell fan i am both then you will love this movie. Those movie appearances as elvis or an elvis impersonator, however, are not kurt russells only connection to elvis. Russell, who bears a striking resemblance to the singer. Aug 10, 2011 a scene from john carpenters elvis from 1979. Once his stint as a child actor ended, he spent the early 1970s playing minor league baseball. Kurt russell recalls his encounter with elvis presley. Elvis the movie 1979 elvis biomovie starring kurt russell.