The elephant man
(DVD)
Contributors
Lynch, David, 1946- director,
Sanger, Jonathan, producer.
De Vore, Christopher, screenwriter.
Bergren, Eric, screenwriter.
Hopkins, Anthony, 1937- actor.
Sanger, Jonathan, producer.
De Vore, Christopher, screenwriter.
Bergren, Eric, screenwriter.
Hopkins, Anthony, 1937- actor.
Published
Hollywood, California : Paramount Pictures, [2017].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (123 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
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Copies
| Location | Call Number | Note | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DVDs, Blu-rays & CDs (3rd Floor) - Adult Media, Feature Film | Elephant | 1 disc | Checked Out | October 18, 2024 |
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Published
Hollywood, California : Paramount Pictures, [2017].
Language
English
UPC
032429285294
Notes
General Note
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.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 1980.
General Note
Special features: The elephant man revealed ; Christopher Tucker's workshop ; narrated photo gallery.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Freddie Francis ; film editor, Anne V. Coates ; music, John Morris.
Participants/Performers
Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Freddie Jones.
Description
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.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG.
System Details
DVD; NTSC, region 1; widescreen, enahnced for 16:9 televisions; Dolby digital 5.1 surround (English), 2.0 surround (English), or mono (French).
Language
English or French dialogue; optional English subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards
BAFTA Awards: Best Actor, John Hurt; Best Film, Jonathan Sanger; Best Production Design/Art Direction, Stuart Craig, 1981.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Lynch, D., Sanger, J., De Vore, C., Bergren, E., Hopkins, A., Hurt, J., Bancroft, A., Gielgud, J., Hiller, W., Jones, F., Francis, F., Coates, A. V., Morris, J., Treves, F., & Montagu, A. (2017). The elephant man . Paramount Pictures.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David Lynch et al.. 2017. The Elephant Man. Paramount Pictures.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)David Lynch et al.. The Elephant Man Paramount Pictures, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Lynch, David, et al. The Elephant Man Paramount Pictures, 2017.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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