Touched by Love
“A true story. A courageous story. A love story that will touch you forever.”
Synopsis
A teenager with cerebral palsy attempts to become pen pals with her idol, Elvis Presley.
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Touched By Love (1980) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Trikonis
- Screenplay & Story
- Hesper Anderson
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- Touched by Love
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Rastar Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Trikonis
Hesper Anderson, Lena Canada
John Barry
Richard H. Kline
Fred A. Chulack
Michael Viner, Peter E. Strauss
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Trikonis
Director
Hesper Anderson
Screenplay
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Richard H. Kline
Director of Photography
Moss Mabry
Costume Design
Fred A. Chulack
Editor
Michael Viner
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Touched by Love
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Touched by Love about?
A teenager with cerebral palsy attempts to become pen pals with her idol, Elvis Presley.
Who directed Touched by Love?
Touched by Love was directed by Gus Trikonis.
Who stars in Touched by Love?
The principal cast of Touched by Love includes Deborah Raffin, Diane Lane, Michael Learned, John Amos, Cristina Raines.
When was Touched by Love released and how long is it?
Touched by Love was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Touched by Love?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Touched by Love was composed by John Barry.
Is Touched by Love based on a book or true story?
Touched by Love is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Lena Canada".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Touched by Love?
Touched by Love holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).