The elephant man Paramount ; a Brooksfilms production ; screenplay by Christopher DeVore, Eric Bergren, David Lynch ; produced by Jonathan Sanger ; directed by David Lynch.
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...
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| Format: | Video DVD |
| Language: | English |
| Published: | Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Pictures, [2001] |
| Edition: | Widescreen version. |
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| 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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| Item Description: | Originally released as a motion picture in 1980. 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. Special features: Theatrical trailer ; cast & crew interviews ; photo gallery. "01347"--Container. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (123 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD , Dolby digital. |
| Production Credits: | Director of photography, Freddie Francis ; film editor, Anne V. Coats ; music, John Morris. |
| ISBN: | 079217318X |
| FOLIO Link: | View instance in FOLIO |