Touched by Love

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..

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 am a genuine film collector. I was fortunate to get this movie on a 16mm print. It can't look better. It's there to stay in my collection. I am like many others, very touched by this movie. I am not a Big Elvis fan but i respect the individuality of the artist, if this is a true story, regards to mr Presley.

Touched By Love was based on nurse Lena Canada's equally moving book, To Elvis, With Love. While the film indicates Elvis Inc. was involved, this was the name of the production company registered while it was filmed - it was not the official Elvis Presley Enterprises (EPE) organisation responsible for marketing Elvis and running Graceland. An official DVD/Bluray release of this positive and emotionally heart-rending film is long overdue.

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.