To Elvis, with Love ♥ (also called Touched by Love) -- 1980 FULL MOVIE - DIANE LANE

Touched by Love (also called To Elvis, with Love) is a 1980 drama film about 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.

Deborah 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 also received a second Razzie nomination - Hesper Anderson for the worst screenplay.

Cast

Diane Lane as Karen
Deborah Raffin as Lena Canada
Michael Learned as Dr. Bell
John Amos as Tony
Cristina Raines as Amy
Mary Wickes as Margaret
Clu Gulager as Don Fielder

Directed by Gus Trikonis
Produced by Michael Viner
Screenplay by Hesper Anderson
Based on To Elvis, with Love by Lena Canada
Starring Diane Lane, Deborah Raffin
Music by John Barry
Cinematography Richard H. Kline
Edited by Fred Chulack
Release date: October 31, 1980
Running time: 95 minutes
Country : United States, Canada
Language English