Elvis Meets Nixon (1997)A "mockumentary" about Elvis's real-life trip to the White House to become a federal marshal under the DEA, but meets the President instead. Along the way, the film exposes Elvis's humor, ... See full summary » Director:Allan ArkushWriter:Alan Rosen |
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Title: Elvis Meets Nixon (TV Movie 1997)
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Vernon
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Dodger
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Farley Hall
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Bobby Bishop
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Thom Sears | ... |
Bodyguard #1
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Wayne Ward | ... |
Bodyguard #2
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Rick Wharton | ... |
Bodyguard #3
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Keith Jones | ... |
Bodyguard #4
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Robyn Stevan | ... |
Karen (airline agent)
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Karen's supervisor
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Wait carpenter
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A "mockumentary" about Elvis's real-life trip to the White House to become a federal marshal under the DEA, but meets the President instead. Along the way, the film exposes Elvis's humor, drug problem, and even him pulling a gun out at a doughnut shop. Written by Ebullient <movies@gulf.net>
Fact is always stranger than fiction. However, this is a comedy. As such, I can't fault the producers for creating fiction around a real event.
The stereotypes serve well as background briefs to modern audiences who may not know squat about either the King or the President.
Elvis wanders the night, shoots television sets out at will, dresses like. ..well. . .Elvis and maintains his good old boy composure. Likewise, Nixon broods, works on his enemies list, and rattles off every Nixon trademark statement from various years.
There is a lot of humor in this film. Those who don't know the history of the times will probably be left dumbfounded.