Touched by Love (1980)
- Starring:
- Deborah Raffin, Diane Lane, (more)
- Director(s):
- Gus Trikonis
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of Touched by Love
Touched by Love was not only filmed in Canada, but had a leading character named Canada (it had to; the film is based on the reminisces of a real-life person). Deborah Raffin portrays Lena Canada, a therapist in charge of handicapped Diane Lane. A wheelchair-bound cerebral palsy victim, Lane also shows signs of autism. Determined to bring Lane back into the world, Ms. Canada suggests that the girl start a pen-pal relationship with her favorite celebrity--Elvis Presley. Based on the real Lena Canada's book "To Elvis With Love," the low-key but emotionally supercharged Touched By Love costars Michael Learned as Lena's superior, Dr. Bell; also in the cast are sixteen genuine "special" children from a school in Calgary, Alberta. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Touched by Love
- Deborah Raffin - Lena Canada
- Michael Learned - Dr. Bell
- Cristina Raines - Amy
- Clu Gulager - Don Fielder
- Diane Lane - Karen
- John Amos - Tony
- Mary Wickes - Margaret
- Twyla Volkins - Monica
- Director(s):
- Gus Trikonis
- Writer(s):
- Hesper Anderson
- Producer(s):
- Michael Viner
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Suitable for Children, Adult Language)
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