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Touched by Love is a american film of genre Drama directed by Gus Trikonis released in USA on 31 october 1980 with Diane Lane
Touched by Love (1980)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 31 october 1980
Length 1h35
Directed by Gus Trikonis
OriginUSA
Themes Films about disabilities
Rating65%
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.
Actors
Diane Lane
(Karen)
Deborah Raffin
(Lena Canada)
John Amos
(Tony)
Michael Learned
(Dr. Bell)
Cristina Raines
(Amy)
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