Elephant Man, The (US)
I am not an animal! I am a human being! I...am...a man!
Certificate: PG
Running Time: 123 mins
Retail Price: $19.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
Brutalised in childhood for his appalling deformities, `Elephant Man` John Merrick (John Hurt) is a human freak until he is discovered by a London doctor (Anthony Hopkins), who treats him with the kindness and intelligence he deserves. Unfortunately, by awakening his true character the problems continue, for he can never lead a `normal` life.
David Lynch`s atmospheric, fact-based film was nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Director and Best Actor.
Special Features:
Theatrical Trailer
Retrospective Cast & Crew Interviews
Interview with Academy Award®-Winning Make-Up Artist Christopher Tucker
Narrated Photo Gallery
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 2.35:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital Surround 2.0 English
Dolby Digital Mono French
Subtitle Tracks:
English
Directed By:
David Lynch
Written By:
Eric Bergren
Christopher De Vore
David Lynch
Ashley Montagu
Sir Frederick Treves
Starring:
Anthony Hopkins
John Hurt
Anne Bancroft
John Gielgud
Wendy Hiller
Freddie Jones
Michael Elphick
Hannah Gordon
Casting By:
Maggie Cartier
Soundtrack By:
John Morris
Music From:
Samuel Barber
Director of Photography:
Freddie Francis
Editor:
Anne V. Coates
Costume Designer:
Patricia Norris
Production Designer:
Stuart Craig
Producer:
Jonathan Sanger
Executive Producer:
Mel Brooks
Stuart Cornfeld
Distributor:
Paramount Pictures
Your Opinions and Comments
The 5.1 sound remxi is also very good
There are a few nice extras included. First is an original trailer. Then there is a 30 minute retrospective documentary about the film which features interviews with several of the cast and crew. This is a good documentary which reveals lots about the making of this film. We then have a brief feature which looks at make-up artist Christopher Tucker`s workshop. Finally, there is a narrated photo gallery from Tucker.
Overall, this is a powerful and moving film which everyone should see at least once.