Product Details

• Actors: All the King's Men
• Format: Black & White, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Real Entertainment
• VHS Release Date: July 9, 1997
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6304535414
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,881 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Editorial Reviews

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The Secret Life of Elvis, the first in a six-volume set entitled Elvis: All the Kings Men, introduces the viewer to the "Memphis Mafia"--a group of five longtime confidantes of the King. Through informal dialogue among the men, who are hanging out in what appears to be a basement covered with Elvis posters, and a light smattering of familiar archival footage, they give an overview of Elvis's offstage life, from his days as the bullied high-school kid to his adult life as a quiet philanthropist and perpetual ladies' man. The tone of this laid-back retrospective is far from that of a traditional documentary, but rather a group of friends sitting around the dinner table reminiscing about old times with their good friend. --Liz Riley

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Series!, January 9, 2000

By	J. A. Crabb (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is an illuminating collection that should become part of every Elvis fan's collection. An up-close documentary featuring the original five members of the "Memphis Mafia," Elvis' personal assistants and friends, telling anecdotes about their experiences with the King. The "Memphis Mafia" justify their closeness with Elvis and shoot down many long running rumors that have circulated for years. This first in the "All the Kings Men" series reveals how the men of the "Memphis Mafia" first met Elvis, and how their relationship to the King grew to be incredibly important to his happiness and well-being. Despite the fallen relationship with Elvis in his final years, the "Memphis Mafia" conclude the tape by saying they will never forget the influence and impact the King had on their lives and for the rest of the world. Get the entire set if you can. The anecdotes will have you laughing just as well as crying at times.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the Kings Men, July 16, 2000

By	Paul W Gamble Jr (Zeeland, MI United States) - See all my reviews

Its a departure from most of the films about Elvis. Very Candid, I liked it very much. I grew up in Memphis, It reminded me of some of the Things that were going on in memphis with Elvis as I was growing up. I would Like to find the rest of the video series. I have only seen The secret life of Elvis.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Series about Elvis!!!, November 29, 2003

By	Anthony S. Smith (Hyattsville, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

IMAGINE BEING ABLE TO SIT DOWN WITH ALL OF ELVIS'S CLOSES BUDDIES AND HAVE THEM TELL YOU EVERY INTIMATE DETAIL OF THEIR LIFE WITH THE KING AND THINGS ELVIS WOULD NEVER WANT HIS LOYAL FANS TO KNOW!

WELL, THIS IS YOUR TAPE! ITS THE NEXT BEST THING TO BEING ON THE INSIDE OF GRACELAND!