Elvis, Nixon and Elvis & Nixon Films
What we've got here is a list of films about two of Americas greatest icons. These two clowns loom large in the American psyche so it's no wonder they just keep popping up in comedies, documentaries and mockumentaries. Here's a few that come highly recommended:
DICK If you ever wondered what really happened at Watergate, all is revealed in this comedy that ties up all the loose ends. Danny Hedaya does a great Nixon, although you kind of hope the man was not that nuts. Kirsten Dunst and Michele Williams and the two teenagers that unwittingly bring down his administration. 94 minutes Rated PG 1999
Finding Graceland Poor Byron (Jonathan Schaech) is driving around in a sadly scraped 67 Cadillac with a missing door. He picks up Harvey Keitel who turns out to be the reincarnated Elvis. Bridget Fonda looks great as Marilyn Monroe. Their trip through Graceland is the highlight . PG13 97 minutes 1998 .
Elvis Meets Nixon What were they thinking when they made this movie? It is a rather tongue in cheek retelling of the bizarre piece of American pop history. It seems Elvis got pissed off one night and took off from Graceland unescorted by his "Boys". He flew up to DC and got Nixon to make him a drug enforcement agent. For Real! Dick Cavet tells the story with some help from Wayne Newton and David Crosby. Really amazing.
Bubba Ho Tep We need to see this, got a copy ? We'll swap you for one of our favorite.
Heartbreak Hotel What do you get your maudlin divorcee mother for her birthday? Well these kids kidnap Elvis, as the ultimate pick me up surprise for mom (Tuesday Weld). A funny idea that holds up for about 30 minutes of this 90 minute joke. David Keith does a passable Elvis, but, hey, he's not alone. Directed by Chris Columbus 1988 93 minutes
Okay, you all, let's hear your favorite movies
that portray either or both of these dudes.