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Description
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 Merricks former caretakers. BR Lynchs follow-up to his 1978 cult classic ERASERHEAD is a striking blend of art and entertainment which earned the film eight Academy Award nominations in 1980. Freddie Franciss breathtaking black-and-white cinematography combines with John Morriss score to re-create Victorian England with a deeply haunting beauty. It is the compassionate performances of Hurt and Hopkins that lift THE ELEPHANT MAN to a more emotional level however bringing an inspired sadness to Lynchs striking vision.
Special Features
Interactive menu
Technical Details
Region 2
Sound: Dolby Digital
Running Time: 123 minutes
Production Year: 1980
Main Language: English
Genre: HD DVD - Drama
Certificate: PG Parental Guidance
Directed by: David Lynch
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