Touched by Love (1980)
1h 35m
Running Time
October 31, 1980Release Date
Touched by Love (1980)
1h 35m
Running Time
October 31, 1980Release Date
Plot.
A teenager with cerebral palsy attempts to become pen pals with her idol, Elvis Presley.
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Deborah Raffin
Lena Canada
Diane Lane
Karen
Michael Learned
Dr. Bell
John Amos
Tony
Cristina Raines
Amy
Mary Wickes
Margaret
Gus Trikonis
Director
Clu Gulager
Don Fielder
Lena Canada
Writer
Twyla-Dawn Vokins
Monica
Hesper Anderson
Writer
Michael Viner
Producer
Clive Shalom
Topper - Child
John Barry
Composer
Richard H. Kline
Cinematographer
Jennifer Shull
Casting
Media.
Details.
Release DateOctober 31, 1980
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 35m
Content RatingPG
Filming LocationsAlberta, Canada
Genres
Wiki.
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.