Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Pictures, [2001]
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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.
- For specific features see interactive menu.
- 01347 –Container.
- Director of photography, Freddie Francis film editor, Anne V. Coats music, John Morris.
- Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller.
- 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.
- DVD.
- Language tracks: English, French English subtitles.
Subjects:
- Merrick, Joseph Carey, 1862 or 3-1890.
- Neurofibromatoses — Biography.
- Neurofibromatoses — Popular Works.
- Merrick, Joseph Carey, 1862-1890 — Drama.
- Neurofibromatosis — Biography — Drama.
- Abnormalities, Human — Patients — England — Drama.
- Feature films. lcgft
- Biographical films.
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired. lcgft
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