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Title:

The elephant man [videorecording (DVD)] / Paramount ; a Brooksfilms production ; screenplay by Christopher DeVore, Eric Bergren, David Lynch ; produced by Jonathan Sanger ; directed by David Lynch.

Format:

[videorecording (DVD)] /

Edition:

Widescreen version.

Publisher:

Paramount Pictures,

Copyright Date:

2001

Description:

1 videodisc (123 min.) : sd., b&w. ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Merrick, Joseph Carey,--1862 or 3-1890.--Drama.
Neurofibromatosis--Drama.--Drama.
Biographical films.
Dramatic films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Other Authors:

Lynch, David, 1946-
Hopkins, Anthony, 1937-
Hurt, John, 1940-
Bancroft, Anne, 1931-
Gielgud, John, Sir, 1904-
Hiller, Wendy.
Treves, Frederick, Sir, 1853-1923. Elephant man.
Montagu, Ashley, 1905- Elephant man.
Sanger, Jonathan. pro
De Vore, Christopher. aus
Bergren, Eric. aus
Brooksfilms (Firm)
Paramount Pictures Corporation.

Notes:

Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller. 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.

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.

ISBN:

9780792173182
079217318X

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

GBPF771 -- Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library (Ankeny)

NHPD993 -- Belmond Public Library (Belmond)

ORAX826 -- Scott Community College (Bettendorf)

TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

PTAX572 -- Stewart Memorial Library (Cedar Rapids)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

ULAX314 -- Loras College Library (Dubuque)

FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

ALPE516 -- Fairfield Public Library (Fairfield)

OAAX516 -- Maharishi University of Management Library (Fairfield)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)

S1PD771 -- Johnston Public Library (Johnston)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

AAPF906 -- Ottumwa Public Library (Ottumwa)

OUAX845 -- Dordt University (Sioux Center)

LAPH975 -- Sioux City Public Library (Sioux City)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)