Brian Krause, Danielle Keaton, Dey Young

Based on the life of co-writer and director D. Edward Stanley, this revealing drama tells the tale of David Stanley -- stepbrother of the one and only Elvis Presley -- who, at 16, was hired as the Kin...( read more  read more... )g's personal bodyguard. Joining Presley on the road, David (Matt Barr) witnesses firsthand the madness and excess surrounding his legendary brother and tries desperately to find the balance between serving Elvis and protecting him from himself.

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Directed by: D. Edward Stanley

Release Date: October 9, 2007

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  • October 25, 2009
    Sounds pretty interesting, i'd like to see it.
  • August 18, 2009
    two thumbps up, great movie
  • May 12, 2009
    meet me at eva_kaka2003@live.com
  • February 4, 2009
    Not an Elvis bio. This film highlights some unpleasant experiences Elvis' stepbrother and bodyguard David Stanley had while working for Elvis in the 1970's. I know Stanley and it's based on true events.
  • September 5, 2008
    very intriguing. a little closer look on the tragedy of elvis

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