Title: The elephant man [videorecording] / Paramount ; a Brooksfilms production ; screenplay by Christopher DeVore, Eric Bergren, David Lynch ; produced by Jonathan Sanger ; directed by David Lynch.
Description: 1 videodisc (123 min.) : sd., b&w. ; 4 3/4 in.
Published: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Pictures, [2001]
Publisher No.: 01347 Paramount
ISBN: 079217318X
System: DVD ; widescreen format ; chapter search ; Dolby digital surround.
Language Note: Language tracks: English, French; English subtitles.
Credits: Director of photography, Freddie Francis ; film editor, Anne V. Coats ; music, John Morris.
Performer(s): Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller.
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.
Notes: 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.
"01347"--Container.
Subject(s): Merrick, Joseph Carey, 1862 or 3-1890 Drama.
Neurofibromatosis Biography Drama.
Biographical films.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Other Author(s): Lynch, David, 1946-
Hopkins, Anthony, 1937-
Hurt, John, 1940-
Bancroft, Anne, 1931-
Gielgud, John, 1904-2000.
Hiller, Wendy.
Treves, Frederick, Sir, 1853-1923.
Montagu, Ashley, 1905-
Brooksfilms (Firm)
Paramount Pictures Corporation.
Location(s):copy 1 Bailey/Howe Media Resources (videodisc) (Ground Floor)
Call Number: DVD 1516
Notes: CAMPUS USE INSTRUCTIONAL
Status:Not Charged Check Shelf
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