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Writer (WGA):
Chris Columbus (written by)
Release Date:
30 September 1988 (USA)
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1972. My family needed some help, my town needed a hero, and my band needed a break. So I borrowed Mom's pink Cadillac and I kidnapped Elvis Presley, and our lives were never the same again. more
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When a teen tries to set up a band at his school, his mother who was a big fan of Elvis Presley gets in a wreck he and his band members decides to kidnap Elvis and have him hooked up with his mother. full summary | add synopsis
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2 nominations
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Heartbreaking to see a bad imitation of Elvis.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| David Keith | ... | Elvis Presley | |
| Tuesday Weld | ... | Marie Wolfe | |
| Charlie Schlatter | ... | Johnny Wolfe | |
| Angela Goethals | ... | Pam Wolfe | |
| Jacque Lynn Colton | ... | Rosie Pantangellio | |
| Chris Mulkey | ... | Steve Ayres | |
| Karen Landry | ... | Irene | |
| Tudor Sherrard | ... | Paul Quinine | |
| Paul J. Harkins | ... | Brian Gasternick (as Paul Harkins) | |
| Noel Derecki | ... | Tony Vandelo | |
| Dana Barron | ... | Beth Devereux | |
| T. Graham Brown | ... | Jerry Schilling | |
| Dennis Letts | ... | Alan Fortas | |
| Stephen Lee Davis | ... | George Klein | |
| Blue Deckert | ... | Jones |
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97 min
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Color (Metrocolor)
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Tuesday Weld, who plays the mom whose a big fan of Elvis Presley in the movie, was in Wild in the Country (1961) which starred Elvis Presley.
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Referenced in Making of 'Bubba Ho-tep' (2004) (V)
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How Great Thou Art
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Don't get me wrong. I do like most of Chris Columbus' other projects. I do like David Keith, but he gives one of the worse portrayals of Elvis I have ever seen. This time flattery is not complimentary. It bothers me to see Elvis portrayed with a chip on his shoulder and with such an angry attitude.
This was meant to be a fantasy/comedy, but I feel it sure misses the mark. Outlandish story of a teenage boy gathering a few of his buddies and kidnapping Elvis after a concert in Ohio. The King of Rock 'n' Roll is persuaded to 'hideout' at the home of the boy as a surprise for his depressed mother, an avid Elvis fan.
I thought this was a cute movie the first time I saw it. Upon viewing a couple of more times, I find it less attractive. For the pure Presley fans out there, this is like watching an outbreak of the plague. The ending tries to leave you with a peaceful and proud feeling, but the damage had already been done.
One time Elvis co-star in WILD IN THE COUNTRY , Tuesday Weld plays the bewildered fanatic. Charlie Schlatter plays the wise ass kidnapper.
If you are an Elvis fan and haven't already seen this; don't waste your time.