The elephant man
(DVD) 

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Published
Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Pictures, [2001].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (123 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
ISBN
079217318X

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
For specific features see interactive menu.
General Note
"01347"--Container.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Freddie Francis ; film editor, Anne V. Coats ; music, John Morris.
Participants/Performers
Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller.
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.
System Details
DVD.
Language
Language tracks: English, French; English subtitles.
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DVD

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Lynch, D., Hopkins, A., Hurt, J., Bancroft, A., Gielgud, J., Hiller, W., Treves, F., & Montagu, A. (2001). The elephant man (Widescreen version.). Paramount Pictures.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

David Lynch et al.. 2001. 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, 2001.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Lynch, David, et al. The Elephant Man Widescreen version., Paramount Pictures, 2001.

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