Heartbreak Hotel
“1972. My family needed some help, my town needed a hero, and my band needed a break. So I borrowed Mom's pink Cadillac and I kidnapped Elvis Presley, and our lives were never the same again.”
Synopsis
When a teen tries to set up a band at his school, his mother - who was a big fan of Elvis Presley - gets in a wreck. He and his band members then decide to kidnap Elvis and hook him up with his mother.
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Heartbreak Hotel
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-04-13
Top Cast
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David Keith
Elvis Presley
Tuesday Weld
Marie Wolfe
Charlie Schlatter
Johnny Wolfe
Angela Goethals
Pam Wolfe
Jacque Lynn Colton
Rosie Pantangellio
Chris Mulkey
Steve Ayres
Karen Landry
Irene
Tudor Sherrard
Paul Quinine
Paul J. Harkins
Brian Gasternick
Noel Derecki
Tony Vandelo
Dana Barron
Beth Devereux
T. Graham Brown
Jerry Schilling
Dennis Letts
Alan Fortas
Stephen Lee Davis
George Klein
Blue Deckert
Jones
Michael Stephen Costello
Doctor Charles Devereux
John L. Martin
Sheriff Abrams
John Hawkes
M.C.
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Columbus
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Columbus
- Original Score
- Georges Delerue
- Original Title
- Heartbreak Hotel
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Silver Screen Partners III, Touchstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Columbus
Chris Columbus
Georges Delerue
Steve Dobson
Raja Gosnell
Debra Hill, Lynda Obst
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Columbus
Director
Chris Columbus
Writer
Debra Hill
Producer
Lynda Obst
Producer
Georges Delerue
Original Music Composer
Steve Dobson
Director of Photography
Raja Gosnell
Editor
John Muto
Production Design
M. Nord Haggerty
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heartbreak Hotel
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What is Heartbreak Hotel about?
When a teen tries to set up a band at his school, his mother - who was a big fan of Elvis Presley - gets in a wreck. He and his band members then decide to kidnap Elvis and hook him up with his mother.
Who directed Heartbreak Hotel?
Heartbreak Hotel was directed by Chris Columbus.
Who stars in Heartbreak Hotel?
The principal cast of Heartbreak Hotel includes David Keith, Tuesday Weld, Charlie Schlatter, Angela Goethals, Jacque Lynn Colton.
When was Heartbreak Hotel released and how long is it?
Heartbreak Hotel was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Heartbreak Hotel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Heartbreak Hotel was composed by Georges Delerue.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Heartbreak Hotel?
Heartbreak Hotel holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).