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The Week Elvis Died (1997)

1997-01-01 · 16m · EN
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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.

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Carol MorleyDirector, Writer

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Tony BlackburnTony BlackburnHimselfJennifer WilliamsJennifer WilliamsKarenAnne EtchellsAnne EtchellsMumLisa CoppingLisa CoppingSisterDean ScimiaDean ScimiaBrotherPeter MahonPeter MahonDead FatherPippa WoodsPippa WoodsBullyJennifer LackJennifer LackBullyBarbara PhelpsBarbara PhelpsMusic TeacherMark WastellMark WastellHeadteacherAlan FordhamAlan FordhamRadio Technician

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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.

How long is The Week Elvis Died?

The Week Elvis Died has a runtime of 16 minutes.