Touched by Love (1980)
1h 35m
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October 31, 1980Release Date
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Release DateOctober 31, 1980
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 35m
Content RatingPG
Filming LocationsAlberta, Canada
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Touched by Love (also called To Elvis, with Love) is a 1980 American drama film directed by Gus Trikonis and starring Diane Lane and Deborah Raffin. The screenplay concerns a therapist who tries a novel approach with a girl afflicted with cerebral palsy; she has her charge become a pen pal with the girl's favorite singer, Elvis Presley. The film was based on the real-life reminiscences of Lena Canada.
Raffin was nominated for both a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress — Motion Picture Drama and a Razzie for Worst Actress for her performance. The film received a second Razzie nomination for Hesper Anderson's screenplay.