| Description |
1 videodisc (123 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital video stereo rda |
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videodisc |
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NTSC rda |
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video file DVD video Region 1 rda |
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Motion pictures lcgft |
| Series |
Paramount widescreen DVD collection |
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Widescreen DVD collection.
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| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, region 1. |
| Language |
In English or dubbed French with optional English subtitles. |
| Cast |
Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Freddie Jones. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Freddie Francis ; film editor, Anne V. Coats ; music, John Morris. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 1980. |
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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. |
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Originally produced as a motion picture in 1980. |
| 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. |
| Note |
For specific features see interactive menu. |
| Terms Of Use |
This item may be under copyright protection. Please ask copyright owner for permission before publishing. DNLM |
| Note |
Paramount Pictures Research date: 02/17/2012 Source: Item. |
| Subject |
Merrick, Joseph Carey, 1862-1890.
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Neurofibromatoses -- Biography.
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Neurofibromatoses -- Popular Works.
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Merrick, Joseph Carey, 1862-1890 -- Drama.
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Neurofibromatosis -- Biography -- Drama.
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Treves, Frederick, 1853-1923 -- Film adaptations.
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Montagu, Ashley, 1905-1999 -- Film adaptations.
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| Genre/Form |
Biographical films.
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Film adaptations.
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Fiction films.
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Feature films.
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Feature films -- United States.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Lynch, David, 1946- Screenwriter. Director.
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Sanger, Jonathan. Producer.
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De Vore, Christopher. Screenwriter.
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Bergren, Eric. Screenwriter.
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Hopkins, Anthony, 1937- Actor.
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Hurt, John, 1940-2017. Actor.
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Bancroft, Anne, 1931-2005. Actor.
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Jones, Freddie, 1927-2019. Actor.
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Motion picture adaptation of (work): Treves, Frederick, 1853-1923.
Elephant man.
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Motion picture adaptation of (work): Montagu, Ashley, 1905-1999.
Elephant man.
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Brooksfilms (Firm)
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Paramount Pictures Corporation.
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| ISBN |
9780792173182 |
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079217318X |
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0792177312 |
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9780792177319 |
| Standard No. |
097360134742 |
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883929304332 |
| Music No. |
01347 Paramount |
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