# Elvis (1979)

> John Carpenter’s television biopic traces Elvis Presley’s transformation from gifted young singer into a conflicted rock-and-roll superstar.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/25407

## Facts

- Runtime: 168 min
- Genres: Drama, Music, TV Movie, History
- Director: John Carpenter
- Cast: Kurt Russell, Shelley Winters, Bing Russell, Robert Gray, Pat Hingle, Season Hubley, Melody Anderson, Ed Begley Jr.
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079103/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: nostalgic, sincere, romanticized, music history night, classic television night

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