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| 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 |