Elvis on Tour

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Elvis on Tour

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Released Nov 1, 1972

1h 33m

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This documentary captures Elvis Presley on his 1972 American tour and includes rehearsals, interviews, archival television appearances and backstage moments. With Elvis at his most flamboyant, the film features well-known hits and cover songs showcasing his country, gospel and rhythm-and-blues influences. The Elvis entourage, including Colonel Tom Parker, also makes an appearance. This film was Elvis Presley's final motion picture appearance and won a Golden Globe for best documentary.

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

As far as Elvis Presley concert films go, Elvis on Tour is a film for Presley completists but that's about it as the King heads into the final years of his life.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 8, 2023

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Austin Kennedy

Sin Magazine

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

Rated: 2.5/4

May 12, 2012

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Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews

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

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 16, 2010

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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.

Aug 11, 2010

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John J. Puccio

Movie Metropolis

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

Rated: 5/10

Jul 31, 2010

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Tyler S

I mean, it's not one of your average documentaries, but showcases some of Elvis's talents in his final few years. Wish we got to see more behind the scenes footage, but these concerts made up for it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/25/25

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Elvis on Tour is a 1972 American concert film starring Elvis Presley during his fifteen-city spring tour earlier that year. It is written, produced, directed by Pierre Adidge and Robert Abel and released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). Following his return to live performances and touring after his acting career, Presley starred in the documentary Elvis: That's the Way It Is with MGM in 1970. Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, then arranged a deal for another documentary film with the studio by early 1972. MGM hired Abel and Adidge, who previously documented Joe Cocker's 1970 tour of the United States. The crew filmed four Presley shows that were later intertwined with interviews. Assisted by Martin Scorsese, it featured the use of split screens. The film was released on November 1, 1972. While it opened to mixed reviews, it became a box-office success. In 1973, Elvis on Tour won the award for Best Documentary Film at the 30th Golden Globe Awards. i have a box set called ELVIS ON TOUR 6cds and blu ray

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

09/04/24

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Audience Member

Elvis just takes the stage and he owns it! Every single song, every move. The split screen is still fresh. The behind the scenes are epic. A great experience from beginning to end.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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Audience Member

Elvis back on form again after the comeback and back on the road. I love this document. Some stand out live moments from the king you dont see anywhere else. Sweet Sweet Spirit

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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Audience Member

Not groundbreaking as a documentary, but it does offer a great insight into the man at work. It has a nice style too.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Live concert, backstage and other tour footage of Elvis' early-70s tour. Great music, of course, and some interesting behind-the-scenes stuff. Not really a documentary, as there is no narration and no big information grabs. Still, gives a good feel for Elvis' touring life.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/20/23

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Synopsis

This documentary captures Elvis Presley on his 1972 American tour and includes rehearsals, interviews, archival television appearances and backstage moments. With Elvis at his most flamboyant, the film features well-known hits and cover songs showcasing his country, gospel and rhythm-and-blues influences. The Elvis entourage, including Colonel Tom Parker, also makes an appearance. This film was Elvis Presley's final motion picture appearance and won a Golden Globe for best documentary.

Director: Robert Abel, Pierre Adidge
Producer: Robert Abel, Pierre Adidge
Screenwriter: Robert Abel, Pierre Adidge
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer, Cinema Associates
Rating: G
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 1, 1972, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 33m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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