Elvis Presley: The Searcher
Elvis was a searcher
TV-PG2018•1h 40m•7.5/10
Documentary
Ratings
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7.5/10(42)
The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.
Production
Sony Pictures Television, Old Farm Road Films, HBO Documentary Films
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 14, 2018
Last Aired
April 14, 2018
Networks
HBO, Sky Atlantic
Trailers & Videos
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
Part 1
Air date: 2018-04-14
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.
E2
Part 2
Air date: 2018-04-14
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
Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage)
Victor Linn
Self
Bill C. Malone
Self
Portia Maultsby
Self
Larry Strickland
Self
Warren Zanes
Self
Gladys Presley
Self (archive footage)
Preston Lauterbach
Self
Priscilla Presley
Self
Emmylou Harris
Self
Tom Petty
Self
Hal Blaine
Self
Bruce Springsteen
Self
Tom Parker
Self (archive footage)
Chris Bearde
Self
Steve Binder
Self
David Briggs
Self
Tony Brown
Self
Nik Cohn
Self
Bill Ferris
Self
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