The Week Elvis Died

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The Week Elvis Died (1997)

Directed by Carol Morley

Drama · 16m

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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Cast

Tony Blackburn Himself
J
Jennifer Williams Karen
A
Anne Etchells Mum
L
Lisa Copping Sister
D
Dean Scimia Brother
P
Peter Mahon Dead Father
P
Pippa Woods Bully
J
Jennifer Lack Bully
B
Barbara Phelps Music Teacher
M
Mark Wastell Headteacher
A
Alan Fordham Radio Technician

Crew

Director
Carol Morley
Writer
Carol Morley
Producer
Cairo Cannon

Details

Release date
1997-01-01
Runtime
16m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Spoken languages
English
Countries
United Kingdom
Production
Tri Angel Films