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Bubba Ho-tep (2002)

Movie ★ 6.5 92 min

Comedy Horror Thriller Mystery Fantasy

The "true" story of what really became of Elvis Presley. We find Elvis as an elderly resident in an East Texas rest home, who switched identities with an Elvis impersonator years before his "death," then missed his chance to switch back. He must team up with JFK and fight an ancient Egyptian mummy for the souls of their fellow residents.

Don Coscarelli Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 9, 2002
Runtime
92 min
Rating
R
Budget
$1.0M
Box office
$1.2M
IMDb
tt0281686
Language
Studio
Silver Sphere Corporation

Themes

Cast

Bruce Campbell Bruce Campbell Elvis Presley / Sebastian Haff Ossie Davis Ossie Davis John F. "Jack" Kennedy Ella Joyce Ella Joyce The Nurse Heidi Marnhout Heidi Marnhout Callie Thomas Bob Ivy Bubba Ho-tep Edith Jefferson Elderly Woman Larry Pennell Larry Pennell Kemosabe Reggie Bannister Reggie Bannister Rest Home Administrator Daniel Roebuck Daniel Roebuck Hearse Driver Daniel Schweiger Hearse Driver Harrison Young Harrison Young Elvis' Roommate Linda Flammer Room Nurse Cean Okada Cean Okada Attending Nurse Solange Morand Iron Lung Lady Karen Placencia Baby Bruce Rawitz TV Announcer Joseph Primero Janitor Chuck Williams Chuck Williams Elvis' Boy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bubba Ho-tep about?
The "true" story of what really became of Elvis Presley. We find Elvis as an elderly resident in an East Texas rest home, who switched identities with an Elvis impersonator years before his "death," then missed his chance to switch back. He must team up with JFK and fight an ancient Egyptian mummy for the souls of their fellow residents.
Who directed Bubba Ho-tep?
Bubba Ho-tep was directed by Don Coscarelli.
Who stars in Bubba Ho-tep?
Bubba Ho-tep stars Bruce Campbell, Ossie Davis, Ella Joyce, Heidi Marnhout.
When was Bubba Ho-tep released?
Bubba Ho-tep is a 2002 comedy, horror, thriller, mystery, fantasy film.
Where can I watch Bubba Ho-tep?
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