Elvis Presley: The Searcher

7.6
20181h 40m

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The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.

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Seasons

2 Episodes • Premiered 2018

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1. Part 1

8.0

The early life of singer Elvis Presley, from his musical beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, and Memphis Tennessee, to his unprecedented rise in fame in 1956. Following a string of hit records and memorable TV performances, Elvis becomes a movie star.

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2. Part 2

7.0

A string of lightweight movies in the 1960s stunts Elvis' musical growth and alienates many fans. The singer has a triumphant TV comeback in 1963. A grueling concert schedule and an increased reliance on prescription drugs takes a toll on Elvis.

Cast

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Elvis Presley

Self (archive footage)

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Tom Parker

Self (archive footage)

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Sam Phillips

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Ed Sullivan

Ed Sullivan

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Self (archive footage)

Photo of Hal B. Wallis

Hal B. Wallis

Self (archive footage)

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