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Elvis: That's the Way It Is is a american film of genre Documentary directed by Denis Sanders released in USA on 11 november 1970 with Elvis Presley

Elvis: That's the Way It Is (1970)

Elvis: That's the Way It Is
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Released in USA 11 november 1970
Length 1h48
Directed by
OriginUSA
Genres Documentary,    Musical
Rating78% 3.942873.942873.942873.942873.94287

Elvis: That's the Way It Is is a 1970 American documentary film directed by Denis Sanders. The film documents American singer Elvis Presley's Summer Festival in Las Vegas during August 1970. It was his first non-dramatic film since the beginning of his film career in 1956, and the film gives a clear view of Presley's return to live performances after years of making films.

Synopsis

Le King vous donne rendez-vous pour un concert mythique à Las Vegas en 1970. Ce concert, filmé en 6 soirées, nous montre un Elvis au meilleur de sa forme qui électrise la salle en interprétant ses plus grands succès.

Actors

Elvis Presley

(Himself)Cary Grant

(Himself)Sammy Davis Jr.

(Himself)Red West
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