The elephant man [videorecording] / EMI Films presents a Brooksfilms production ; screenplay by Christopher DeVore, Eric Bergren, David Lynch ; produced by Jonathan Sanger ; directed by David Lynch. - Special ed. - [London?] : Optimum Releasing, 2008. - 1 videodisc (118 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.

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. 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 "ElephantMan" 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.


Merrick, Joseph Carey, 1862-1890 --Drama.


Neurofibromatosis--Biography--Drama.
Feature films.
Biographical films.

791.4372 / ELE 2008