The Rollercoaster rise and tragic fall of the mystery masked man with the voice of a legend.
ORION: The Man Who Would Be King, a film by Jeanie Finlay tells the story of Jimmy Ellis – an unknown singer plucked from obscurity and thrust into the spotlight as part of a crazy scheme that had him masquerade as Elvis back from the grave.
Welsh producer: Dewi Gregory
Gyda chefnogaeth: Ffilm Cymru Wales
Director / Writer: Jeanie Finlay
Cast: Gail Brewer-Giorgio, Sharon Attaway Nettleton
Producers: Jeanie Finlay, Dewi Gregory
Production Company: Glimmer Films, BBC Storyville, Broadway, Nottingham
Running time: 86 minutes
Certificate: 12A
Format: DCP, DVD
Language: English
Dyddiad: November 2015
Festivals: Tribeca Film Festival, Indie Memphis Film Festival, Tall Grass Film Festival, Braunschweig International Film Festival
Orion – The Man Who Would Be King was screened by venues across Wales including with a Q&A at Pontardawe Arts Centre, which was supported by FHW’s Made in Wales scheme.
“The one film to watch this week.” 4 stars – Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
This is film is covered by our Made In Wales strategy, which means if you an a Welsh exhibitor you may be eliable to submit a proposal for support. For more information click here.
