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    The Week Elvis Died

    16'

    1997-01-01

    N/A

    Drama

    Overview:

    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.

    DirectingCarol MorleyWritingCarol Morley

    Cast

    1

    Himself

    Tony Blackburn

    1

    Karen

    Jennifer Williams

    1

    Mum

    Anne Etchells

    1

    Sister

    Lisa Copping

    1

    Brother

    Dean Scimia

    1

    Dead Father

    Peter Mahon

    1

    Bully

    Pippa Woods

    1

    Bully

    Jennifer Lack

    1

    Music Teacher

    Barbara Phelps

    1

    Headteacher

    Mark Wastell

    1

    Radio Technician

    Alan Fordham

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United Kingdom
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Tri Angel Films
    • Vote Count: 0
    • Popularity: 0.3113
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:The Week Elvis Died

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