Heartbreak Hotel
"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."
Originally released in 1988. Heartbreak Hotel is a comedy/music film. directed by Chris Columbus.
Starring David Keith, Tuesday Weld, and Charlie Schlatter
Synopsis
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 then decide to kidnap Elvis and hook him up with his mother.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 30, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (32 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
David Keith
as Elvis Presley
Tuesday Weld
as Marie Wolfe
Charlie Schlatter
as Johnny Wolfe
Angela Goethals
as Pam Wolfe
Jacque Lynn Colton
as Rosie Pantangellio
Chris Mulkey
as Steve Ayres
Karen Landry
as Irene
Tudor Sherrard
as Paul Quinine
Paul J. Harkins
as Brian Gasternick
Noel Derecki
as Tony Vandelo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Silver Screen Partners III
- Touchstone Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heartbreak Hotel about?
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 then decide to kidnap Elvis and hook him up with his mot...
Who directed Heartbreak Hotel?
Heartbreak Hotel was directed by Chris Columbus.
How long is Heartbreak Hotel?
Heartbreak Hotel has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Heartbreak Hotel released?
Heartbreak Hotel was released on September 30, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Heartbreak Hotel?
The main cast of Heartbreak Hotel includes David Keith, Tuesday Weld, Charlie Schlatter, Angela Goethals, Jacque Lynn Colton.