The Elephant Man

David Lynch (director, screenwriter)
Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren (screenwriters)
Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, Jon Gielgud, Wendy Hiller (starring)

London: Columbia-EMI-Warner Distributors, 1980. Vintage program for the UK release of the 1980 film.

A lush production, directed in a neoclassical style by David Lynch, based on two nonfiction accounts by Sir Frederick Treves ("The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences") and Ashley Montagu ("The Elephant Man: A Study in Human Dignity"). The true story of Joseph Merrick, a gentle and intelligent man reviled for his severe deformities. Nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Screenplay.

Set and shot on location in London.

8.25 x 11.5 inches. Bi-fold. Near Fine.

Criterion Collection 1051.


[Book #152544]