Hounddog (2007)

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NR | 1 hr 33 mins | Drama, Period | Lensing/Awaiting Release: 7/18/2008

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Synopsis:

In late 1950's rural Alabama, young Lewellen lives with her stern religious grandmother, Grammie, but spends most of her time with her much-adored, wild and rough Daddy in his falling down shack. 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, even though Charles, the wise groundskeeper of the mansion down the road, tries to convince her that "there is more to fill out that emptiness with than just Elvis." Lewellen and her closest friend, Buddy, are caught in a shed during a heavy rainstorm. During the storm Daddy is struck by lightning and the event leaves him incapacitated as an emotional and mental child. Grammie is convinced that Daddy was stricken down by God to punish Lewellen for her alleged sins with Buddy. Lewellen becomes Daddy's caretaker and their dysfunctional relationship becomes even more pronounced, Lewellen becoming the parent and Daddy the child. Without any guidance, Lewellen begins to move into dangerous terrain. When Elvis Presley comes to town for a concert, Lewellen is desperate to go but has no money for a ticket. So, Buddy tricks Lewellen into dancing and singing like Elvis for Wooden's Boy in exchange for tickets he has to the concert. During the impersonation, Wooden's Boy attacks Lewellen and leaves her innocence behind. Lewellen's descent into the cycle of abuse and her own pursuit of self-destruction begins. It is only Charles who can see the spirit in Lewellen and save her soul. He teaches her to use music, "the Blues," to turn her tragedy into a gift.

Full Cast & Crew

Theatrical Release
7/18/2008

Director	Credit
Deborah Kampmeier	Director
Cast	Credit
Dakota Fanning	Lewellen
Robin Wright-Penn	Stranger Lady
David Morse	Daddy
Isabelle Fuhrman	Grasshopper
Cody Hanford	Buddy
Piper Laurie	Grammie
Afemo Omilami	Charles
Ryan Pelton	Elvis Presley
Christoph Sanders	Wooden's Boy
Jill Scott	Big Momma Thornton
Frank Hoyt Taylor	Doctor
Jody Thompson	Preacher
Production Credits	Credit
Deborah Kampmeier	Producer
Robin Wright-Penn	Executive Producer
Stacey Bakula	Executive Producer
Kelly Thomas	Producer
Raye Dowell	Producer
Michel Shane	Executive Producer
Anthony Romano	Executive Producer
Terry Leonard	Producer
Gary Smith	Executive Producer
Henri Kessler	Executive Producer
Production Companies	Credit
Full Moon Films	Production Company
Hand Picked Films	Production Company
Intandem Films	Production Company
Distribution Companies	Credit
Empire Film Group	Domestic Theatrical Distributor
Locations
Wilmington, North Carolina, USA
Writer	Credit
Deborah Kampmeier	Screenplay
Accounting	Credit
Pamela Williamson	Production Accountant
Art Department	Credit
Timothy Grimes	Production Designer
Casting	Credit
Craig Fincannon	Casting Director
Lisa Mae Wells Fincannon	Casting Director
Choreography	Credit
Joann Fregalette Jansen	Choreographer
Film Camera	Credit
Jim Denault	Director of Photography
Edward Lachman	Director of Photography
Stephen Thompson	Director of Photography
Physical Effects	Credit
John Copeman	Stunt Coordinator
Production Management	Credit
Matthew V Campbell	Assistant Director
Kelly R Tenney	Production Manager
Sound	Credit
Michael Rayle	Sound Mixer
Wardrobe Hair Makeup	Credit
Jo Jo Stephens	Hair Stylist
Victoria Wood	Wig Maker
Joelle Troisi	Makeup - Makeup Department Head
Jason Willis	Special Makeup Effects
Leigh Leverett	Costume Designer

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