Hounddog

Georgiadis, Fotis. (Added Author). Hamilton, Dean. (Added Author). Parkinson, Eric. (Added Author). Gatien, Jen. (Added Author). Robins, Lawrence. (Added Author). Dowell, Raye. (Added Author). Leonard, Terry. (Added Author). Kampmeier, Deborah. (director.). Fanning, Dakota, 1994- (actress.). Laurie, Piper, 1932- (actress.). Morse, David, 1953- (actor.). Wright, Robin, 1966- (actress.). Omilami, Afemo. (actor.). Empire Film Group (Firm). (Added Author). Motion Picture Group (Firm). (Added Author). Full Moon Films (Firm). (Added Author). Deerjen Productions (Firm). (Added Author). Hannover House (Firm). (Added Author). Empire Home Entertainment (Firm). (Added Author). CAST : Dakota Fanning, Piper Laurie, David Morse, Robin Wright-Penn, Afemo Omilami. (Cast).

Summary: Set in rural Alabama in the late 1950s, Lewellen lives with her stern grandmother, Grammie, but spends most of her time with her much-adored Daddy in his dilapidated shack. Daddy's wild side is tempered by his beautiful but troubled girlfriend, Ellen, who has a mysterious history but calming influence on the lonely, young girl. Lewellen is deeply talented and finds comfort and safety, as well as a place to put her hurt and rage, in the music of Elvis Presley. When Elvis Presley comes to town for a concert, Lewellen is desperate to go but has no money for a ticket. In a nav̐e attempt to get a ticket, Lewellen falls into a compromising situation that steals her innocence and leaves her feeling even more alone and hopeless. It is up to the caretaker, Charles, to help Lewellen overcome the wounding of her spirit and save her soul. He teaches her to use the Blues to turn her tragedy into a gift-- bringing light out of darkness and hope out of adversity.

Record details

Physical Description: video recording (DVD)
video recording (DVD)
videodisc
1 video disc (99 min.) : sound, colour ; 4 3/4 inch disc.
Edition: Wide screen edition.
Publisher: Beverly Hills, CA : Hannover House : Distributed by Empire Home Entertainment, p2009, c2008.

Content descriptions

General Note:	local Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. Special features: "Light out of darkness : the making of 'Hounddog'"; theatrical trailer; photo gallery.
Restrictions on Access Note:	LICENSED FOR HOME USE ONLY
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Directors of photography, Ed Lachman, Jim Denault ; editor, Sabine Hoffman ; music, Gisburg Smialek ; additional music performed by Elvis Presley.
Participant or Performer Note:	CAST : Dakota Fanning, Piper Laurie, David Morse, Robin Wright-Penn, Afemo Omilami.
Target Audience Note:	PARENTAL ACCOMPANIMENT - 14A - DISTURBING CONTENT - SEXUAL CONTENT - NUDITY
System Details Note:	DVD; wide screen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital stereo.