Eddie Presley

Eddie Presleyis a 1992dramedyfilm directed byJeff Burrand featuringDuane Whitakerin the title role.It is based on aone man showWhitaker had written and performed inLos Angeles.

Eddie Presley
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Directed by	Jeff Burr
Written by	Duane Whitaker
Based on	Eddie Presley(play) byDuane Whitaker
Starring	Duane Whitaker Lawrence Tierney
Release date	1992(1992)
Country	United States
Language	English

Whitaker plays Eddie Presley, a former successful owner of a chain of pizza restaurants who, against the wishes of his father (Joe Estevez) and mother (Whitaker's real-life mother Barbara), decides to sell his business in the pursuit of living his dream of becoming anElvis Presleyimpersonator,going so far as to legally change his last name to "Presley". After several years, he's living in his van and desperate for work. After his boss (Lawrence Tierney) fires Presley from his night security job for sleeping (with thePolaroidsto back it up), he finally lands a gig in a seedy Hollywood bar (managed byRoscoe Lee Brown). After a technical malfunction, he proceeds to bare his soul to the audience in an improvisationalone man show,where he admits to spending time in apsychiatric hospitalafter suffering amental breakdown(Bruce CampbellandQuentin Tarantinomakecameosas orderlies at the hospital). Meanwhile, in his personal life, Presley has to deal with a cheating girlfriend who ends up working inpornography,while remaining oblivious to a co-worker who truly loves him.

Home media

Tempe Video released a two-disc special edition ofEddie Presleyin 2004, including a director's cut, commentary with director Burr, cast and crew, and many short subjects about the film, including a tribute to the lateLawrence Tierney.

External links

• Eddie PresleyatIMDb
• Eddie PresleyatRotten Tomatoes