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Release Year1989
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageEN
CertificationNR
GenresMusic
Votes1
DirectorJames Polakof
WritersJames Polakof
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsIt's Only Make Believe
About It's Only Make Believe
In the glitzy, glamorous city of Las Vegas, an unusual romance blooms between a Marilyn Monroe impersonator and an Elvis impersonator who really believes that he's the legendary King of Rock and Roll.
Directed by James Polakof, It's Only Make Believe leans on a strong ensemble — Randy Friskie, Barbara Bogar, Donna Cherry — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1989.
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