Elephant Man (40th Anniversary Edition) (DVD)

Directed by David Lynch

Starring: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Freddie Jones, Michael Elphick, Hannah Gordon, Helen Ryan, John Standing, Dexter Fletcher, Anne Bancroft, Frederick Treves, Lesley Dunlop

Contributors: Jonathan Sanger, Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren, David Lynch, John Morris, Freddie Francis

Studio: StudioCanal
Main Language:
English
Region: Region 2
Release Date: 6 Apr 2020
Originally Issued: 1980
No of Discs: 2
Weight: 106g
Dimensions: 137 x 13 x 192 (mm)
Genre: Drama
BBFC Cert: (PG) Parental Guidance.
Rental/Retail: Retail not for Rental
Run Time: 118 minutes

Description

John Hurt stars as John Merrick, aka the elephant man, in this biographical drama directed by David Lynch. Brutalised in childhood for his deformities, Merrick has been ostracised throughout his life. When he is discovered by Doctor Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins) in Victorian London, Merrick is finally treated with the kindness and intelligence he deserves.

Unfortunately, by awakening his true character the problems continue, for he can never lead a normal life.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Interviews: Frank Connor (still photographer), Jonathan Sanger (producer), David Lynch (director), John Hurt (actor)
• Other Documentary: 'Joseph Merrick: The Real Elephant Man', 'The Terrible Elephant Man Revealed'