The elephant man
The elephant man [videorecording] /
Paramount ; a Brooksfilms production ; screenplay by Christopher DeVore, Eric Bergren, David Lynch ; produced by Jonathan Sanger ; directed by David Lynch.
- Widescreen version.
, United States
- Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Pictures, [2001]
- 1 videodisc (123 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
- Paramount widescreen DVD collection .
- Widescreen DVD collection. .
"01347"--Container. Based on: The elephant man and other reminiscences / by Sir Frederick Treves and in part on The elephant man : a study in human dignity / by Ashley Montagu. For specific features see interactive menu. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1980. Originally released as a motion picture in 1980.
Director of photography, Freddie Francis ; film editor, Anne V. Coats ; music, John Morris. Director of photography, Freddie Francis ; film editor, Anne V. Coats ; music, John Morris.
Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller.
Based on a true story, the film examines the complex emotional experiences faced by John Merrick, the "Elephant Man" when he is discovered by a dedicated surgeon. Rescued from his degrading life as a circus freak, Merrick is given a chance to live his last years with comfort, respect, and dignity.
DVD, NTSC, region 1.
This item may be under copyright protection. Please ask copyright owner for permission before publishing.
In English and French with optional English subtitles.
079217318X 0792177312 9780792173182 9780792177319
097360134742 883929304332
01347 Paramount
101253792 DNLM
Merrick, Joseph Carey, 1862-1890 --Drama.
Montagu, Ashley, 1905-1999 --Film adaptations.
Treves, Frederick, 1853-1923 --Film adaptations.
Neurofibromatosis--Biography--Drama.
Biographical films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
"01347"--Container. Based on: The elephant man and other reminiscences / by Sir Frederick Treves and in part on The elephant man : a study in human dignity / by Ashley Montagu. For specific features see interactive menu. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1980. Originally released as a motion picture in 1980.
Director of photography, Freddie Francis ; film editor, Anne V. Coats ; music, John Morris. Director of photography, Freddie Francis ; film editor, Anne V. Coats ; music, John Morris.
Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller.
Based on a true story, the film examines the complex emotional experiences faced by John Merrick, the "Elephant Man" when he is discovered by a dedicated surgeon. Rescued from his degrading life as a circus freak, Merrick is given a chance to live his last years with comfort, respect, and dignity.
DVD, NTSC, region 1.
This item may be under copyright protection. Please ask copyright owner for permission before publishing.
In English and French with optional English subtitles.
079217318X 0792177312 9780792173182 9780792177319
097360134742 883929304332
01347 Paramount
101253792 DNLM
Merrick, Joseph Carey, 1862-1890 --Drama.
Montagu, Ashley, 1905-1999 --Film adaptations.
Treves, Frederick, 1853-1923 --Film adaptations.
Neurofibromatosis--Biography--Drama.
Biographical films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Film adaptations.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.