Who is Lewellen in Hounddog?

Dakota Fanning plays Lewellen in the film.

What is Hounddog about?

Lewellen lives with her stern religious zealot grandmother, Grammie (Piper Laurie), but spends most of her time down the hill with her much-adored Daddy (David Morse) in his falling down shack. Daddy is wild and rough and brings home a beautiful but troubled woman (Robin Wright Penn) who has a mysterious history with him and comes and goes when his drink and abuse becomes too much for her. But while she's around, Lewellen’s longing heart reaches for her love. 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, Buddy tries to get Lewellen a ticket to his concert and arranges for her to do her Elvis impersonation for a local teenager in exchange for tickets. During the impersonation, the teenager attacks Lewellen and steals her innocence. It is only the caretaker Charles (Afemo Omilami) who can see the spirit in Lewellen and save her soul.

Hounddog

Name: Hounddog
Genre: Art House/Foreign,Drama
Released: 2008-09-19
Duration: 93
Rating: 48

R 1 hr 33 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Hounddog?: Hounddog is 1 hr 33 min long.

Who directed Hounddog?: Deborah Kampmeier

Who is Lewellen in Hounddog?: Dakota Fanning plays Lewellen in the film.

What is Hounddog about?: Lewellen lives with her stern religious zealot grandmother, Grammie (Piper Laurie), but spends most of her time down the hill with her much-adored Daddy (David Morse) in his falling down shack. Daddy is wild and rough and brings home a beautiful but troubled woman (Robin Wright Penn) who has a mysterious history with him and comes and goes when his drink and abuse becomes too much for her. But while she's around, Lewellen’s longing heart reaches for her love. 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, Buddy tries to get Lewellen a ticket to his concert and arranges for her to do her Elvis impersonation for a local teenager in exchange for tickets. During the impersonation, the teenager attacks Lewellen and steals her innocence. It is only the caretaker Charles (Afemo Omilami) who can see the spirit in Lewellen and save her soul.