Did You Know These Behind-The-Scenes Facts About "Cast Away"?

Kurt Russel Voices Elvis

Forrest recalls the number of people who stayed at his Mama's boarding house growing up—remember that scene where a handsome young man comes over with a guitar? That's none other than Elvis Presley. However, the actor in the scene isn't actually singing. It's actually actor Kurt Russel's voice. Though Kurt wasn't credited in the film, he could have fooled viewers. The actor pictured also played Elvis in the 1970 TV movie, "Elvis."

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