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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.

Contributor(s): Lynch, David, 1946- | Hopkins, Anthony, 1937- | Hurt, John, 1940- | Treves, Frederick, Sir, 1853-1923. Elephant man | Montagu, Ashley, 1905-1999. Elephant man | E.M.I. Films | Brookfilms (Firm).

Publisher: [London?] : Optimum Releasing, 2008Edition: Special ed.Description: 1 videodisc (118 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.Subject(s): Merrick, Joseph Carey, 1862-1890 -- Drama | Neurofibromatosis -- Biography -- Drama | Feature films

| Biographical films

DDC classification: 791.4372

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 "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.

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Media Resources	Taylor's Library-TU	791.4372 ELE 2008 (Browse shelf)	DVD Video	1	Available	SLASx,05000,01,GR		1000147999

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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.

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 "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.

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