The elephant man, Paramount ; a Brooksfilms production ; screenplay by Christopher DeVore, Eric Bergren, David Lynch ; produced by Jonathan Sanger ; directed by David Lynch
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Label
The elephant man, Paramount ; a Brooksfilms production ; screenplay by Christopher DeVore, Eric Bergren, David Lynch ; produced by Jonathan Sanger ; directed by David Lynch
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
The elephant man
Oclc number
48647781
Responsibility statement
Paramount ; a Brooksfilms production ; screenplay by Christopher DeVore, Eric Bergren, David Lynch ; produced by Jonathan Sanger ; directed by David Lynch
Runtime
123
Series statement
Paramount widescreen DVD collection
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
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Contributor
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Subject
- Merrick, Joseph Carey, 1862-1890 -- Drama
- Popular Work
- Biography
- Abnormalities, Human + Patients -- England -- Drama
- Merrick, Joseph Carey, 1862-1890
- Film adaptations
- Biographical films
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired
- Feature films
- Films for the hearing impaired
- Fiction films
- Neurofibromatosis -- Biography -- Drama
- Neurofibromatoses
Content
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Outgoing Resources
- Contributor13
- Genre8
- Subject13
- Merrick, Joseph Carey, 1862-1890 -- Drama
- Popular Work
- Biography
- Abnormalities, Human + Patients -- England -- Drama
- Merrick, Joseph Carey, 1862-1890
- Film adaptations
- Biographical films
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired
- Feature films
- Films for the hearing impaired
- Fiction films
- Neurofibromatosis -- Biography -- Drama
- Neurofibromatoses
- Content1
- Actor5
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- Film distributor1
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