The tale of a talented singer and his part in the elvisisalive myth is stranger than fiction, and comes with a sad, shocking ending. The man who would be king might be a wellmade documentary or just one that got ahold of an astonishing true story, but either way, its fascinating from beginning to end. The man who would be king 2015 is available on netflix united states. Orion man who would be kingthe best of 20 tracks, us cd shipped within 24 hours. Jeanie finlay is a british artist and filmmaker who makes documentaries for the cinema, for broadcast and for gallery spaces. Following elvis death in 1977, a masked mystery man emerged with the voice and the jumpsuit of the king. Jimmy ellis in the shadow of a king does its subject proud.
The man who would be king 2015 proves the old adage that the truth is stranger than fiction and is one of the most. The film profiles jimmy ellis, a gifted singer whose initial attempts to make it in the music business are undermined by the fact that his voice sounds exactly like elvis. Orion proves that fact is indeed stranger than fiction. The man who would be king skilfully shows the enormous talent of jimmy ellis, and how his talent was wasted on a gimmick that hid him behind a mask. This is a guest post by jeanie finlay, director of orion. If you fancy a trip to the cinema right now, in the uk and usa, there a few screenings of the movie.
Before the show in download festival, lars ulrich was rushed to the hospital after. The man who would be king, screened at the tribeca ff and at the. The man who would be king will screen as part of the hotdocs film festival. If no channel is shown there may be no upcoming episodes of orion. The man who would be king jeanie finlays doc about the mysterious singer will make its world premiere at the 2015 tribeca film festival. These books are vintage new and are a collectors item. The man who would be king, a film by jeanie finlay we would prefer you buy a copy from us. Orion the man who would be king trailer 2015 youtube.
For all ticketing and session information, head to the official website. The man who would be king official trailer 1 2015 elvis documentary hd. Figuratively speaking, jimmy ellis swivels around in a pair of borrowed blue suede shoes or so say the fans who will flock to see the man they refer to as the king of the kings impersonators tonight at nashville nightlife, the man whose stage name is orion, the man who sounds so much like. We have a limited supply of this 1979 hardcover version of the book orion by gail brewergiorgio. Metallicas first official tour was kill em all for one, which started in 1983 to promote. In 2015, filmmaker jeanie finlay released a documentary film, after pitching it at sheffield docfests 20 meetmarket, about ellis life and career entitled orion.
Orion and author gail brewer giorgio interviewed in 1979 tv news report. Orion tells the story of jimmy ellis an unknown singer plucked from obscurity, and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him masquerade as elvis back from the grave with an outlandish fictional identity torn from the pages of the novel orion by gail brewer giorgio, the backing of the legendary birthplace of rock n roll sun records and a voice that seemed to. For the executives at sun records that fantasy became an opportunity in the form of orion, a mysterious masked performer with the voice of the king. But nothing can challenge him, so he struggles with ennui and depression. The original manga series for this title sold over 10 million copies in japan and. The man who would be king tells the story of an unknown singer plucked from obscurity, and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him masquerade as elvis back from the. The man who would be king on australian free to air tv in your area in the next 7 days or you may have disabled the corresponding channel in your icetv account to set recordings for the show when it airs click the schedule new recording link above. Its metallica, playing kill em all at orion music festival. Steve kelley served as jimmy ellis road manager during his time as the masked singer, orion. The man who would be king, a film by jeanie finlay tells the story of jimmy ellis an unknown singer plucked from obscurity and.
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Sundance selects plans dec 4 release theatrically and on demand. Saeed jaffrey, an indianborn character actor known internationally for his work in films like gandhi, the man who would be king and my beautiful laundrette, died on nov. Kenneth dokkeberg is the worlds foremost expert on jimmy ellis. The man who would be king, the new awardwinning documentary about a. The man who would be king which comes out in limited release today via sundance selects. There are many that believe that elvis is still alive if he is alive he wears a mask and goes by the name orion nashville news 1979 orion tells the story of jimmy ellis an unknown. With jerry adams, sharon attaway nettleton, gail brewergiorgio, boomer castleman. There are many that believe that elvis is still alive if he is alive he wears a mask and goes by the name orion nashville news 1979 orion tells the story of jimmy ellis an unknown singer plucked from obscurity, and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him. The man who would be king official trailer 1 2015 documentary hd movieclips indie. She is obsessed with music and this passion runs through all her work, which includes teenland 2007, goth cruise 2008, sound it out 2011, the great hip hop hoax 20 panto. Orion was the stage name of one jimmy ellis, from a small town in alabama, who had a voice remarkably similar to elvis presleys. If you remember back to all the elvis is alive craziness a couple of decades ago, it was quite a media frenzy at the time. Metallica is an american heavy metal band, founded in 1981 by drummer lars ulrich and. Before you answer the lone ranger, perhaps you should know about orion.
The man who would be king provides a stark answer to the question of whether success has more to do with skill or luck, and the movie might have. All of america was stunned by the news of elvis presleys untimely passing. The rollercoaster rise and tragic fall of the mystery masked man with the voice of a legend check out orion. The man who would be king, the feature documentary written and directed by jeanie finlay. Orion tells the story of jimmy ellis an unknown singer plucked from obscurity, and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him masquerade as elvis back from the grave. The film won the discovery award at the british independent film awards 2015.
With an outlandish fictional identity torn from the pages of a novel and a voice that seemed to be the very twin of presleys himself, the elvis is alive myth concocted in the months after. The man who would be king stars jerry adams, sharon attaway nettleton, gail brewergiorgio, boomer castleman the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 28 min, and received a. Following elvis death in 1977, a masked mystery man emerged with the voice and the. It not only showed darolutamides significant efficacy in preventing the spread of prostate cancer, but also its favorable tolerability profile that, once approved, may allow patients to. Following the death of elvis presley in 1977, a masked mystery man with the voice of the king emerged. First appearing in 1979, orion recorded 11 albums and performed live to packed houses and rapturous fans around the nation. The man who would be king official trailer i hd i ifc films. The man who would be king for us theatrical release. This is the book that started the orion legend created by sun records. The rollercoaster rise and tragic fall of the mystery masked man with the voice of a legend. British documentary maker jeanie finlay has done precisely that with orion. The man who would be king ltd edition dvd from amazons movies store. The man who would be king tells the story of jimmy ellis an unknown singer plucked from obscurity and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him masquerade as elvis back from the grave.
There is a new film about orion being made by the talented moviemaker from england, jeanie finlay. The man who would be king 2015 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. There are many that believe that elvis is still alive if he is alive he wears a mask and goes by the name orion nashville news 1979 orion tells the story of jimmy ellis an unknown singer plucked from obscurity, and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that. The man who would be king official trailer hd youtube. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It took years to track down the people you see in the film, find the archive, raise the funding, edit and do the post production. Sundance selects has acquired north american rights to orion. The man who would be king 2015 in 1979, jimmy ellis is plucked from obscurity and hired to masquerade as elvis back from the grave. Three generations of a french family open up about their sexual experiences and desires after young romain is caught. In cinemas and on vod through all of the usual suspects. Saeed jaffrey, actor in gandhi and the man who would be. First appearing in 1979, orion recorded 11 albums and performed live to packed houses and rapturous. The man who would be king 2 hours and 09 minutes movie 1975 this adaptation of the famous short story by rudyard kipling tells the story of daniel dravot and peachy carnahan, two exsoldiers in india when it was under british rule.