The Week Elvis Died
Synopsis
Set in England in 1977, The Week Elvis Died is an evocative and bittersweet look at life from a child's point of view. Karen (Jennifer Williams) aged 10 is bullied at school by Julie and her gang. Her dysfunctional family can't help her and she doesn't confide in them. All she has for comfort are her descant recorder, her pet rabbit Elvis and her adoration of top disc jockey Tony Blackburn.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carol Morley
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Morley
- Original Score
- Russell Churney
- Original Title
- The Week Elvis Died
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Tri Angel Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carol Morley
Carol Morley
Russell Churney
Amanda Kane, Cairo Cannon
Department Leadership Roster
Carol Morley
Director
Carol Morley
Writer
Jane Petrie
Costume Design
Cairo Cannon
Producer
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What is The Week Elvis Died about?
Set in England in 1977, The Week Elvis Died is an evocative and bittersweet look at life from a child's point of view. Karen (Jennifer Williams) aged 10 is bullied at school by Julie and her gang. Her dysfunctional family can't help her and she doesn't confide in them. All she has for comfort are her descant recorder, her pet rabbit Elvis and her adoration of top disc jockey Tony Blackburn.
Who directed The Week Elvis Died?
The Week Elvis Died was directed by Carol Morley.
Who stars in The Week Elvis Died?
The principal cast of The Week Elvis Died includes Tony Blackburn, Jennifer Williams, Anne Etchells, Lisa Copping, Dean Scimia.
When was The Week Elvis Died released and how long is it?
The Week Elvis Died was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Week Elvis Died?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Week Elvis Died was composed by Russell Churney.