Collingswood Public Library

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 format

• Language tracks: English, French; English subtitles