Orion: The Man Who Would Be King
Apr 17, 2015 · 1h 26m
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Jeanie FinlayOverview
August 16, 1977. All of America was stunned by the news of Elvis Presley's untimely passing. Some went so far as to believe that it couldn't be true. Somehow he had faked his death. 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. First appearing in 1979, Orion recorded 11 albums and performed live to packed houses and rapturous fans around the nation. But who was the man behind the mask? In this stranger-than-fiction true story, Jeanie Finlay exposes the incredible life of an unknown singer plucked from obscurity and thrust into the spotlight with the complicity of a manipulative music industry and a public fan base unwilling to let The King go. Resonant in its themes of identity, fate, and the double-edged nature of fame, Orion is a stylish mystery story that finally gives a name and a face to a gifted artist who had been unjustly deprived of both.
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What is Orion: The Man Who Would Be King about?
August 16, 1977. All of America was stunned by the news of Elvis Presley's untimely passing. Some went so far as to believe that it couldn't be true. Somehow he had faked his death. 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. First appearing in 1979, Orion recorded 11 albums and performed…
When was Orion: The Man Who Would Be King released?
Orion: The Man Who Would Be King was released on April 17, 2015.
Where can I watch Orion: The Man Who Would Be King?
Orion: The Man Who Would Be King is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ Roku Premium Channel in the US. It is also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is Orion: The Man Who Would Be King?
Orion: The Man Who Would Be King runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Who directed Orion: The Man Who Would Be King?
Orion: The Man Who Would Be King was directed by Jeanie Finlay.
Who is in the cast of Orion: The Man Who Would Be King?
The cast of Orion: The Man Who Would Be King includes Jimmy Orion Ellis (Self), Jim Ellis Jr (Self) and Gail Brewer-Giorgio (Self).
Is Orion: The Man Who Would Be King on Netflix?
No, Orion: The Man Who Would Be King is not on Netflix in the US. It is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel instead.