The Definitive Elvis: Elvis and the Colonel

March. 31,2002      
Rating:
8.8
Trailer Synopsis Cast

One of the dominating figures in Elvis Presley's life was his manager, who was known as the "Colonel". No other relationship in Elvis' life was as controversial and misunderstood as the one he had with Colonel Tom Parker. The truth about their unique friendship is revealed in this documentary.

Elvis Presley as  Self (archive footage)
Tom Parker as  Self (archive footage)
Eddy Arnold as  Self
Glen Campbell as  Self
Dick Clark as  Self
Mac Davis as  Self
Joe Esposito as  Self
Lyndon B. Johnson as  Self (archive footage)
Hal Kanter as  Self
A.C. Lyles as  Self

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Reviews

Actuakers
2002/03/31

One of my all time favorites.

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Limerculer
2002/04/01

A waste of 90 minutes of my life

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SpunkySelfTwitter
2002/04/02

It’s an especially fun movie from a director and cast who are clearly having a good time allowing themselves to let loose.

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Gary
2002/04/03

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

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