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The elephant man [videorecording] / Paramount ; a Brooksfilms production ; screenplay by Christopher DeVore, Eric Bergren, David Lynch ; produced by Jonathan Sanger ; directed by David Lynch.

Contributor(s): Material type: FilmFilmPublisher number: 01347 | ParamountLanguage: English, French Original language: English Series: Widescreen DVD collectionPublication details: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Pictures, [2001]Edition: Widescreen versionDescription: 1 videodisc (123 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 inContent type:
  • two-dimensional moving image
Media type:
  • video
Carrier type:
  • videodisc
ISBN:
  • 079217318X
  • 0792177312
  • 9780792173182
  • 9780792177319
Uniform titles:
  • Elephant man (Motion picture).
Related works:
  • Motion picture adaptation of (work): Montagu, Ashley, 1905-1999 Elephant man
  • Motion picture adaptation of (work): Treves, Frederick, 1853-1923 Elephant man
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Production credits:
  • Director of photography, Freddie Francis ; film editor, Anne V. Coats ; music, John Morris.
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller.Summary: 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.
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Holdings
Item type Home library Collection Call number Materials specified Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Adult DVD Adult DVD Main Library DVD DRAMA Elephant Available 33111008298214
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

John Hurt stars as John Merrick, the hideously deformed 19th century Londoner known as "The Elephant Man". Treated as a sideshow freak, Merrick is assumed to be retarded as well as misshapen because of his inability to speak coherently. In fact, he is highly intelligent and sensitive, a fact made public when one Dr. Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins) rescues Merrick from a carnival and brings him to a hospital for analysis. Alas, even after being recognized as a man of advanced intellect, Merrick is still treated like a freak; no matter his station in life, he will forever be a prisoner of his own malformed body. Unable to secure rights for the famous stage play The Elephant Man, producer Mel Brooks based his film on the memoirs of Frederick Treves and a much later account of Merrick's life by Ashley Montagu. The film is lensed in black and white by British master cinematographer Freddie Francis. Though nominated for eight Academy Awards, the film was ultimately shut out in every category. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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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.

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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.

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.

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In English and French with optional English subtitles.

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