The Week Elvis Died (1997)
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.
Director: Carol Morley
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 16 min
Release Date: January 1, 1997
Cast
- Tony Blackburn - Himself
- Jennifer Williams - Karen
- Anne Etchells - Mum
- Lisa Copping - Sister
- Dean Scimia - Brother
- Peter Mahon - Dead Father
- Pippa Woods - Bully
- Jennifer Lack - Bully
- Barbara Phelps - Music Teacher
- Mark Wastell - Headteacher
Screenplay
Music: Russell Churney
Production: Tri Angel Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Carol Morley
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 Week Elvis Died stars Tony Blackburn, Jennifer Williams, Anne Etchells, Lisa Copping, Dean Scimia, Peter Mahon.
- How long is The Week Elvis Died?
- The Week Elvis Died has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is The Week Elvis Died?
- The Week Elvis Died is a Drama film.
- Where was The Week Elvis Died produced?
- The Week Elvis Died was produced in United Kingdom.