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 | Hopkins, Anthony | Hurt, John | Treves, Frederick, Sir. Elephant man | Montagu, Ashley. 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 filmsDDC classification: 791.4372Item type | Current location | Call number | Vol info | Copy number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode |
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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 |
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.
DVD.