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.