Touched by Love

I remember watching this movie as well on HBO a million times. I was stunned by Diane Lane's performance. I had never heard of her so I actually thought she was a handicapped actress. This is one of those rare movies that goes straight to the heart. I'm a guy and I loved it even as a teenager. I guess having four sisters made a little sensitive to movies like this one. This is the story of a young woman who had the power to touch the lives of every person that got to know her. Even though she was in a wheelchair, nothing could contain her soaring spirit. The relationship between Diane Lane and Deborah Raffin is very touching. Raffin's character is there to help Lane, but it seems that Karen had more of an impact on the life of her caretaker. If you are a fan of Elvis Presley, this is the movie for you even though it's not an Elvis movie. You'll just have to see it to know what I'm talking about. Great story, great performances, and lots of emotion make "Touched By Love" a must see again and again. And I thought I was the only person whose seen this movie. I'm glad to know there is at least one other.

I recall this film younger too, as I am the same age as Diane Lane now. But saw it again years ago and it still gets to me, and true. She was and is a great actress, especially at such a young age. I had seen her in Broadway a few years back, and she was wonderful and looked great. I was able to get it in dvd from Flashback DVD's for those interested as well. So enjoy. It really holds up well still, and was not a fan of Elvis but that touched me as well. But tissues still needed.

I saw this movie when it first came out in 1980. I thought is was a Great and Wonderful movie..When Lena (Deborah Raffin), Tries to help bring Karen ( Diane Lane ) out of her shell. She gets Karen involved in writing to one of her favorite people, ( Elvis ) to become her pen-pal. But when Elvis never wrote to her her withdrew and when back in her shell. But Then I thought that Lena started writing to her to make her think it was Elvis to get her to come back out of her shell.. But then found out it was Elvis that wrote to her was amazing.. Loved Diane Lane Then and still love her movies now.. To this day, Touched By Love is one of my all time Favorite movies.. I still shed a tear or two every time I watch it.. I bought the VHS tape like 20 years ago and still have it, Just wish I could find it on DVD.. If anyone knows where I can get one. Please let me know..

When I was little, I absolutely loved this movie. It was so touching. I was born in 1973, so I watched this when I was pretty young. I think it was on HBO. Anyway, I loved Elvis and I loved this movie. My grandmother loved Elvis and I looked up to grandma. Diane Lane is wonderful in it, I also adored another one of her younger actress movies: A Little Romance. So, I've always thought she was a great actress. I wish this movie would come out on DVD! I'm dying to see it again. Maybe they have it on VHS at Blockbuster or Hollywood Video, I'll have to check into that. I wonder if I'll still need a box of tissues to watch it! Enjoy.

This is a touching true story and fine adaption of Lena Canada's book about a lonely handicapped girl(Diane Lane) and her devotion to a very special person. With the help from a social worker(Deborah Raffin), the girl begins writing letters to her hero and the return correspondence transforms her dying days. Her special pen pal is none other than Elvis Presley.

For Elvis fans there is vintage TV footage and Elvis music throughout. Miss Lane is outstanding and warms the heart. This story is sad, uplifting and hopeful. You'll feel good about not passing this one up. Also in the cast are Michael Learned, Clu Gulager and John Amos.

Note: This movie is also known as TO ELVIS, WITH LOVE.