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 Jul 24 2007, 05:58 PM
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According to Elvis World Japan will the 1979 TV movie ”Elvis” starring Kurt Russel be released on dvd on August 7, 2007. This release will feature the 171 min. long version that was released on VHS many years ago. The music in “Elvis” is performed by Ronnie McDowell. --------------------  |
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Jul 24 2007, 06:09 PM
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Hey thats sound wonderful.
i think this has to be the best movie about Elvis. and i well be getting this for sure. (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) |
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Jul 25 2007, 08:23 AM
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Platinum Member Group: Special Members Member No.: 7 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 5,841 From: Belgium , Antwerp |
here is a trailer, for those that can't remember the movie...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBYh2rxBs0o...ted&search= -------------------- |
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Jul 25 2007, 10:56 AM
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Kurt Russell got the part just because he kicked Elvis as a kid in 1963.
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Jul 25 2007, 01:07 PM
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I always liked this movie.....A job well done in its day. I think Russell got the job not because he kicked Elvis in In Happened At The Worlds Fair, but because he was and IS a good actor, and bore a slight resemblance to Elvis. The only thing I wish they'd change would be to dub Elvis' actual recordings in rather than using those by Roddy McDowell.
Anyway, I look forward to this being released on DVD. (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/clap.gif) --------------------  "Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem" -Ronald Reagan (Jan. 20, 1981) |
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Jul 25 2007, 01:43 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 4 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 4,726 From: Denmark |
In my opinion Kurt Russell is one of only two actors who got away with playing Elvis (Michael St. Gerard being the other one). Although there are several mistakes/twisted facts in this movie it's worth a watch. Since this was the first movie of its kind it's strange that it really hasn't been surpassed yet - on the contrary they have only gotten worse... (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/whistling.gif)
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Jul 25 2007, 02:47 PM
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 Aboard N880EP Group: Special Members Member No.: 823 Joined: 17-December 06 Posts: 557 From: Cairo, Egypt |
I've seen this movie a looong time ago and this actually one of the first movies I've seen for Elvis that helped me get deeper into him...But that was years ago, I'd sure love to see it again and Kurt Russell is a great actor, I've loved him for years....and I think he's probably the best Elvis we will ever see....I can kinda tell that he "got" Elvis from the trailer...Need to this again....And yeah, I also wish that they'd use Elvis's real recordings, I remember seeing the "Tutti Frutti" number and I think the voice was way more heavier, Ronnie's voice doesn't fit.....
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Jul 25 2007, 03:29 PM
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 Welcome to The Kings Court Group: Picture Members Member No.: 2,677 Joined: 27-June 07 Posts: 34 From: scotland |
i'v never seen this movie but always thought about buying it to find out what it was all about but if i can get it on dvd thats all the better thanks for posting and letting me know
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Jul 25 2007, 05:04 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room  Group: Moderators Member No.: 19 Joined: 30-May 05 Posts: 4,587 From: Belgium |
He plays Elvis pretty well...but the mistakes and overacting in the movements are a big let down for me.
Have it on tape somewhere,and i don't think the story is complete(far from) and Elvis' charachter comes out like an arrogant selfish person... Not one for me.... (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/down.gif) --------------------    |
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Jul 27 2007, 10:24 AM
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I think Kurt done a very good job playing Elvis and thats not an easy
thing to do.As we have found out from the other actors that have tried to play him.And most of them have been terrible. I know the story line is not always accurate.And it does make Elvis look like an unhappy person.I would have liked them to show he had a sense of humour.I can't really blame Kurt Russell for the script.I've always thought he was a very good actor. I heard he had to take ballet lessons to try and get the movements right. Nobody can move like Elvis.I don't think we will see any actor do the perfect job playing Elvis.Elvis was unique TCE Lorraine -------------------- See How They Shine,Oh If You Need A Friend,I'm Sailing Right Behind
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Jul 27 2007, 12:19 PM
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 Down in the Jungle Room Group: Moderators Member No.: 66 Joined: 3-June 05 Posts: 4,778 From: UK |
Sorry, afraid i will stick to the real Elvis. Nothing against Kurt Russell. I like his movies. But not for me either i am afraid. (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/whistling.gif)
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Jul 27 2007, 03:59 PM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 683 Joined: 14-November 06 Posts: 1,289 From: canada |
a great job by KURT RUSSELL , even though the storyline was week, he really nailed it down from what i've seen others do.
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