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The elephant man [videorecording] by Bancroft, Anne,1931-2005.act; Bergren, Eric.aus; De Vore, Christopher.aus; Hopkins, Anthony,1937-act(CARDINAL)346613; Hurt, John,1940-act; Jones, Freddie,1927-act; Lynch, David,1946-ausdrt(CARDINAL)205607; Sanger, Jonathan.pro; Motion picture adaptation of (work):Montagu, Ashley,1905-1999.Elephant man.; Motion picture adaptation of (work):Treves, Frederick,1853-1923.Elephant man.; Brooksfilms (Firm); Paramount Pictures Corporation.(CARDINAL)141482;
Director of photography, Freddie Francis ; film editor, Anne V. Coats ; music, John Morris.Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Freddie Jones.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.MPAA rating: PG.DVD, NTSC, region 1.
Subjects: Biographical films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Film adaptations.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Merrick, Joseph Carey, 1862-1890; Montagu, Ashley, 1905-1999; Treves, Frederick, 1853-1923; Neurofibromatosis;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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