Elvis Presley’s favourite movies unveiled by his family and a 1940 classic left the King in tears.
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Aside from being a Hollywood star himself, was a huge movie fan who had 14 TVs set up around Graceland.
The King would obsess over certain films and rewatch them endlessly, sometimes straight after the end credits.
In the years since his death, the King’s favourite motion pictures have been unveiled by his ex-wife Priscilla Presley, and more recently in an exclusive interview that Express.co.uk conducted with his Memphis Mafia step-brother bodyguard, David Stanley.
Check out all 13 films below, with the one that left Elvis in tears appearing right at the end.
Patton (1970)
Ever the patriot, Elvis loved this epic war biopic of US General George S Patton during his service in World War 2. The film famously opens with George C Scott as Patton, delivering an iconic monologue in front of an enormous American flag. The movie won seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Original Screenplay, although Scott declined his Best Actor win.
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The Godfather (1972)
Often topping lists of the greatest films ever made, Francis Ford Coppola’s gangster classic chronicled a mafia family from 1945-55 under mob boss Vito Corleone, played by Marlon Brando. Winner of Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay Oscars, the star also won Best Actor but, like Scott, didn’t collect his award.
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Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
The British comedy group’s first original film is an absolute classic. The flick parodies the legend of King Arthur’s quest for the Holy Grail and is considered one of the funniest comedies ever made. Eight investors financed the film, including rock legends Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson.
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The Party (1968)
Blake Edwards’ comedy stars Peter Sellers showing off his improv comedy talents as usual. The loose storyline follows the star as an Indian actor who is accidentally invited to a Hollywood party and causes havoc. Despite criticisms of brownface with an exaggerated accent, the film was very popular in India, including with the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
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