The elephant man [videorecording]
2008
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John Hurt stars as John Merrick, aka the elephant man, in this biographical drama directed by David Lynch. Brutalised in childhood for his deformities, Merrick has been ostracised throughout his life. When he is discovered by Doctor Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins) in Victorian London, Merrick is finally treated with the kindness and intelligence he deserves. Unfortunately, by awakening his true character the problems continue, for he can never lead a normal life.
Main title:
The elephant man [videorecording] / producer, Jonathan Sanger.
Author:
Lynch, David, 1946-, directorMorris, John, 1984-, composer (expression)Hopkins, Anthony, 1937-, actorHurt, John, 1940-2017, actorGielgud, John, 1904-2000, actorDunlop, Lesley
Imprint:
[United Kingdom] : Optimum Home Entertainment, 2008.
Collation:
1 DVD (118 min.) : black and white.
Notes:
Region 2, 1 disc(s), Interactive menus, Scene access, Ratio (1:2.35 CinemaScope), Languages (English), Sound (Dolby Stereo), Bonus footage, Trailers, Interviews (John Hurt, David Lynch (Director)), Other documentaries ('Joseph Merrick: The Real Elephant Man').Made in 1980.Based on 'The elephant man and other reminiscences' by Sir Frederick Treves.DVDS.
Credits:
Credits: director, David Lynch; writer, Christopher De Vore; writer, Eric Bergren; writer, David Lynch; music, John Morris; cinematographer, Freddie Francis.
Performers:
Cast: Cast: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Freddie Jones, Michael Elphick, Hannah Gordon, Helen Ryan, John Standing, Dexter Fletcher, Anne Bancroft, Frederick Treves, Lesley Dunlop.
Audience:
BBFC code: PG.
System details:
DVD.
Dewey class:
791.437
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
608641
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