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Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley

Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley

Documentary · Music · 2024

He had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Discover the story behind Elvis Presley's triumphant '68 comeback special.

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Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley

“Elvis had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock N’ Roll”

2024 Documentary · Music 1h 31m

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7.5 / 10

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He had one chance to show the world he was still the King of Rock 'n' Roll. Discover the story behind Elvis Presley's triumphant '68 comeback special.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Jason Hehir

Written by

Jason Hehir

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

Self (archive footage)

Priscilla Presley

Priscilla Presley

Self

Darlene Love

Darlene Love

Self

Jerry Schilling

Jerry Schilling

Self

Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen

Self

Billy Corgan

Billy Corgan

Self

Conan O'Brien

Conan O'Brien

Self

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Put Return of the King: The Fall and Rise of Elvis Presley on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.