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Elephant ManDavid Lynch brings his own dreamlike style to the heartbreaking yet somehow uplifting story of John Merrick (John Hurt), a hideously...
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David Lynch brings his own dreamlike style to the heartbreaking yet somehow uplifting story of John Merrick (John Hurt), a hideously deformed individual dubbed the Elephant Man during his years in a circus freak show in Victorian England. After suffering for years at the hands of his circus "master," the eloquent, soft spoken Merrick is "rescued" by compassionate surgeon Dr. Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins), who allows him to live at the hospital where he works. Merrick becomes a social celebrity when he meets a popular stage performer (Anne Bancroft), but he must continue to fight for his dignity with those who still choose to view him as a freak. Meanwhile, Treves begins to question whether his supposed act of humanity has been just as exploitative as Merrick's former caretaker's. <br> <br> Lynch's follow-up to his 1978 cult classic ERASERHEAD is a seamless blend of art and entertainment, which earned the film eight Academy Award nominations in 1980. Freddie Francis's breathtaking black-and-white ci...
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| Key Information | |
| Directors | Jonathan Sanger |
| Stars | John Hurt |
| Actors | Wendy Hiller |
| Genre | Dramas |
| Subgenre | True Story • Tear Jerker • Classic • Drama |
| MPAA Rating | PG (MPAA) |
| Available Formats | VHS |
| UPC | 097360134735 |
| Release Date | 1980 |
| Running Time | 2hr 4min |
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| Original Language | English |
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Format: DVD: Checkpoint
, 2hr 3min
Release Company: Paramount Home Entertainment (December 11, 2001) UPC: 097360134728 |
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Format: VHS
, 2hr 4min
Release Company: Republic Pictures Home Video |
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| Credits | |
| Screenwriter | Christopher DeVore |
| Professional Reviews | |
| (10/03/1980, p.C8, Vincent Canby): "...Haunting....Hurt is truly remarkable..." | |
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I am not an animal!
Pros: The acting in this film is top notch. Cons: May be too slow-paced for some. Bottom Line: "I Am Happy Every Hour of the Day Because I Am Loved."
Pros: Strong performances by the two leads; richly expressionistic cinematography with surreal highlights; fascinating themes Cons: Too deep for Ebert Bottom Line: One of my 10 favorites of all time. A MASTERPIECE!
Pros: Acting, writing, DIRECTING, cinematography, makeup, music. Cons: NOTHING. Bottom Line: The Elephant Man - to sleep, in peace
Pros: outstanding acting and story line Cons: none Bottom Line: Elephant Man : Poignant look at human suffering, compassion, exploitation.
Pros: Topnotch, acting, writing, direction and cinematography Cons: For some the slow pace Bottom Line: Hauntingly beautiful
Pros: acting, directing, cinematography Cons: occasionally gets a little sentimental Bottom Line: SO SAD THAT SOCIETY HAD TO BE SO CRUEL.........
Pros: THIS REALLY WAS A MAN WITH THIS CONDITION. IT MAKES YOU COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS! Cons: NONE Bottom Line: This movie gives new meaning to “Beauty comes from within.”
Pros: The acting, cinematography, directing, etc., was excellent. Cons: Might not be suitable for kids under 9 or 10. Bottom Line: a true gentleman, a tragic hero
Pros: eerie atmosphere contrasts nicely with the sympathy allowed the main character Cons: zilch Bottom Line: For The Monster In All Of Us
Pros: Based on actual person, powerful acting. Cons: For selective viewing times. |
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