The Elephant Man
September 25, 2013The Elephant Man
Call Number: DVD00820
Director/Distributor: David Lynch
Format: DVD video : NTSC color broadcast system : English : Widescreen version
Language: In English and French with optional English subtitles.
Publisher: Hollywood, Calif. : Paramount Pictures, [2001]
Notes: Originally released as a motion picture in 1980.
For specific features see interactive menu.
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.
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.
OCLC #: 48647781
Added: 9/25/2013
This item is part of the Ralph H. Wolfe Collection
