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Elvis Presley

On and off stage with the King during one of his later concert tours. At times revealing, but Elvis is not at his best here.

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G, 1 hr. 33 min.

Directed by: Pierre Adidge, Robert Abel

Release Date: November 1, 1972

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DVD Release Date: August 3, 2010

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  • June 21, 2010
    Filmed just a two years after "Thats Just The Way It Is", the deterioration of Elvis' stage performance in "Elvis on Tour" is considerably evident. That's not to say he doesn't still have "it", but the documentary is padded with lots of non-related, old performance clips from hi... read mores early days as well as plenty of footage demonstrating the hysteria of his fans. It documents a tour of the southern states which took place in the early 70s, and this time focuses on the fans just as much as the king himself. In such a short period, Elvis went from that slender, sleek Vegas debut to the onset of his "fat Elvis" years, and while he can still hit the highs and lows, and can still do the karate kicks, there's a considerable amount of offkey singing, out-of-breath singing, and sweaty, double-chin fumbling. He brings a lyric sheet out to sing "Hunka Burnin' Love", for example. The king who was once a god among men is revealed to be merely mortal. As Elvis neared his final years, his focus on gospel music seemed to intensify, and this shown extensively in the film. But even if his performing ability had deteriorated by then, it doesn't make this documentary any less fascinating. The mania of Elvis fandom was especially strong in the south, and it's amazing to watch the women (of all generations) following him everywhere he goes, from the hundreds waiting at a small airport, to the thousands who came, screaming just to have Elvis glance their way. The costumes and pageantry, it's all equally fascinating and crazy.
  • March 31, 2007
    Great songs! His dance moves and commitment to the stage shows he was a dedicated performer before it all went downhill.

Critic Reviews


Austin Kennedy
May 12, 2012
Austin Kennedy, Sin Magazine

The filmmaking was energetic and visually interesting to look at. Presley's performance was not. Full Review

Peter Canavese
August 16, 2010
Peter Canavese, Groucho Reviews

Consummate showmanship...evidence of a huge pop idol and savvy showman with a finely tuned stage act. [Blu-ray] Full Review

Sean Axmaker
August 11, 2010
Sean Axmaker, Parallax View

He's still a dynamic performer but you can already see that he's packing on weight... and at times he seems to be simply falling into familiar rhythms. Full Review

John J. Puccio
July 31, 2010
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis

The documentary is not all that original, inventive, or creative, and the singing is mostly routine. Full Review

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