The film was directed by david lynch and stars john hurt, anthony hopkins, anne bancroft, john gielgud, wendy hiller, michael elphick, hannah gordon, and freddie. Both the play and the movie adopt essentially the same point of view, that we are to honor merrick because of the courage with which he faced his. Both the play and the movie adopt essentially the same point of view, that we are to honor merrick because of the courage with. The elephant man is a mostly faithful version of trevess memoirs, but the real joseph merrick was a stronger character than either treves, or the film, allows. David lynchs relatively straight second feature finds an admirable synthesis of compassion and restraint in treating its subject, and features outstanding. Elephant man 1980 full movie trailer classic movie youtube. Elephant man, the 1980 movie clip pray to god hes an. The movie came out in 1980 starring john hurt and anthony hopkins with david lynch as the director. How the elephant man is stylistically similar to eraserhead. The elephant man original motion picture soundtrack john morris soundtrack 1979.
Unseen except for revival screenings and a japanese subtitled video release, cable and television screenings have all been of a revolting pan n scan version further insulted with an overzealous squeeze. In 1979, a play by bernard pomerance called the elephant man debuted on broadway. Philip anglim, who starred in the original broadway cast of the elephant man, received a nomination for best actor at 1979s tony awards, an accomplishment cooper would doubtless be glad. He was first exhibited at a freak show as the elephant man, and then went to live at the london hospital after he met frederick treves, subsequently becoming well known in london society merrick was born in leicester and began to develop abnormally. In 1980, the company 20th century fox records published this films original musical score as both an lp album and as a cassette in the united. The elephant man is a 1980 drama film based on the true story of joseph merrick called john merrick in the film, a severely deformed man in 19th century london. Elephant man calling out oh my swing riddim by sexytrinifrommtl. Palm trees in the background suggested the jungle habitat in which this perverted creature might once have roamed. Frederick treves and moved to a hospital, where he was given the means to live out his remaining years in comfort and with dignity.
The film of the elephant man is not based on the successful stage play. Oct 25, 2014 the elephant man becomes a functioning member of british high society, because he is a man not an animal and he is someones child, despite the horror that may bring some people. John merrick whose real name was joseph, as this is based on a true story is an intelligent and friendly man, but he is hated by his victorianera english society because he is severely deformed. The detailed victorian records make it 99% certain this is the elephant man, said mrs vigormungovin. John hurt stars as john merrick, the hideously deformed 19th.
Experience the stunning 4k restoration of the award winning, critically acclaimed david lynch masterpiece the elephant man starring john. Joseph merrick, in full joseph carey merrick, also called the elephant man, born august 5, 1862, leicester, leicestershire, englanddied april 11, 1890, london, disfigured man who, after a brief career as a professional freak, became a patient of london hospital from 1886 until his death. The very loosely based on a true story saga of joseph merrick, the elephant man basically, one of the saddest films ever, and one of david lynchs few nonmind screw surreal horror movies, depicting joseph here called john, and played by john hurt merricks struggle to leave an abusive circus sideshow, while meeting dr. John morris the elephant man original soundtrack from the. The elephant man with fine complementary turns from rupert graves and kate burton, this is an elephant man that should have a strong appeal for young audiences who. David lynchs unrelated film edition was released in 1980 headlined by anthony hopkins, anne bancroft and john hurt in full makeup as merrick in the play, the role is played without elaborate. John hurt stars as john merrick, the hideously deformed 19th century londoner known as the elephant man. The film was directed by david lynch and stars john hurt, anthony hopkins, anne bancroft, john gielgud, wendy hiller, michael elphick, hannah gordon, and freddie jones. Yeah you have to figure there are a lot of young kids you can make money off of because they never saw the original and wont ever watch it cause its you know, old. The original play was performed on broadway in 1979 and has had revival performances since then, the most recent in 2015. John merrick, called the elephant man because of a horribly disfiguring medical condition, was rescued from his life as a sideshow freak in latevictorian england by dr. The elephant man is a perfect movie and, as john hurt once said if youre not moved by the time the elephant man is over. Stranger things star charlie heaton will take the lead in the bbcs new twopart drama the elephant man, the u. T he elephant man is arguably david lynchs masterpiece.
Stranger things star charlie heaton cast in bbcs the. In later productions of the play, the part of merrick was played by the likes of david bowie and mark hamill. The elephant man is a 1980 drama film based on the true story of joseph merrick called john merrick in the film, a severely deformed man in. In one of his most legendary films, director david lynch chronicles the intense emotional journey of a complex, lonely man and the dedicated surgeon who changed his life. The elephant man is a 1982 american biographical television film directed by jack hofsiss about the 19thcentury english medical curiosity joseph merrick known in this film as john merrick. Mel brooks to film own version of elephant man the new. We guarantee to only deal in the very best original, most desirable rare film posters from 19201980 with an emphasis on great art and design of 1940s1960s and have a special interest in hammer horror, james bond 007, carry on films, hollywood. Jun 21, 2019 ever since bernard pomerances 1977 play the elephant man became a hit in london and on broadway, the pitiful image of joseph carey merrick referred to as john in the play. Dec 10, 2009 the elephant man is a mostly faithful version of trevess memoirs, but the real joseph merrick was a stronger character than either treves, or the film, allows. The elephant man 1010 movie clip i am a human being. The elephant man pg 2h 4min biography, drama 10 october 1980 usa a victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man who is mistreated while scraping a living as a sideshow freak. The elephant man hurt, when he is discovered by a dedicated surgeon anthony hopkins. But brians toes grow back and a second kneecap keeps forming above the original one. A study in human dignity cast in credits order verified as complete.
The elephant man was shot using panavision cameras on 35mm film, and for this 40 th year anniversary the original camera negative been scanned at 4k resolution using the latest hdr 16bit workflow, under the supervision of director david lynch, who personally curated the colour correction. Original official release one sheet theatrical poster for the 1980 u. Stranger things breakout charlie heaton is to star as joseph merrick in new twopart bbc one drama the elephant man, i can reveal. The elephant man remake posted by behind the ivy on 41712 at 6. The elephant man 1980 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The elephant man 1981 is a remarkable movie about a most remarkable man mr.
Elephant man walk out movie star riddim by stefan lucas. Elephant man, the 1980 movie clip the face of an angel. In later productions of the play, the part of merrick was played by. The film of the elephant man is not based on the successful stage play of the same name, but they both draw their sources from the life of john merrick, the original elephant man, whose rare disease imprisoned him in a cruelly misformed body. May 31, 2012 the elephant man 1010 movie clip i am a human being. May 05, 2019 the detailed victorian records make it 99% certain this is the elephant man, said mrs vigormungovin.
Elephant man replacement killer best quality by oldskoolmusic100. The elephant man original, play, drama, broadway opened in new york city apr 19, 1979 and played through jun 28, 1981. The burial is dated 24 april 1890, and joseph died on 11 april. The elephant man is a 1980 britishamerican historical drama film about joseph merrick whom the script calls john merrick, a severely deformed man in late 19th century london. The elephant man original movie poster john hurt 27 x 40. It was first broadcast by the american broadcasting company abc on january 4.
The elephant man, presented by university of jamestown theatre. A black and white david lynch directed film with a deformed individual and a nightmarish setting. Jun 25, 2019 in 1979, a play by bernard pomerance called the elephant man debuted on broadway. Elephant man father elephant dancehall gym video mix kopa riddim by videodjspr. The elephant man, david lynchs first mainstream film from 1980, still holds many stylistic values from lynchs 1977 art house debut, eraserhead. Woman married to man with elephant man disease is not scared of his condition. A victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man who is mistreated while scraping a living as a sideshow freak. Woman married to man with elephant man disease is not. Mel brooks is financing his own film of the elephant man. It was a crudely painted, lifesize portrait of a man turning into an elephant.
The elephant man broadway, the elephant man original cast list, original cast, current cast. The elephant man has scenic and projection design by timothy r. The elephant man explores themes of deformity, humanity. Apr 02, 2020 t he elephant man is arguably david lynchs masterpiece. With anthony hopkins, john hurt, anne bancroft, john gielgud.
The elephant man 1980 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The disc presents a native 3840 x 2160p resolution image in the widescreen. Picture palace movie posters is the website for original, vintage, collectible movie posters. Mackabee, costume design by clint ramos, lighting design by philip s. That quick description can sum up both the elephant man or eraserhead quite easily. The elephant man original motion picture soundtrack by. To treves the most horrible aspect, as he suspected it was intended to be, was that the transformation was less than half complete.
The elephant man movie hd 1980 best film scene youtube. The elephant man is a 1980 britishamerican historical drama film about joseph merrick a. Ever since bernard pomerances 1977 play the elephant man became a hit in london and on broadway, the pitiful image of joseph carey merrick referred to as john in the play. Frederick treves and moved to a hospital, where he was given the means to live out his remaining years in comfort and with. Treated as a sideshow freak, merrick is assumed to be retarded as well as. Treves anthony hopkins has been working with a patient merrick john hurt, now presenting him to treves superior carr john gielgud about possibly taking in merrick for longterm care. The elephant man official trailer directed by david lynch. Apr 14, 2017 philip anglim, who starred in the original broadway cast of the elephant man, received a nomination for best actor at 1979s tony awards, an accomplishment cooper would doubtless be glad. Final scene of david lynchs the elephant man movie. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the elephant man 1981 near you. A classic book about human dignity and the power of friendship, elephant man is the amazing and powerful story about a man with a rare mutation, practically held hostage by a freak show owner at a traveling carnival until, with the help of a number of new companions, along with his own courage, he is able to show london the man he really is. The elephant man 1981 cast and crew cast photos and.
The sets in the elephant man are stylistically similar to eraserhead. May 01, 1979 mel brooks is financing his own film of the elephant man. In his first proper social engagement, merrick john hurt, title character is introduced by doctor treves anthony hopkins to his wife hannah gordon, in 1880s london, in david lynchs the elephant man, 1980, based partly on sir frederick treves book. He was first exhibited at a freak show as the elephant man, and then went to live at the london hospital after he met frederick treves, subsequently becoming well known in london society.
Nov 30, 2014 the elephant man was nominated for eight oscars it failed to win a single one including best actor for john hurt, who played the cruelly misformed john merrick. The elephant man was nominated for eight oscars it failed to win a single one including best actor for john hurt, who played the cruelly misformed john merrick. Rosenberg and original music and sound design by john gromada. The elephant man 1980 original uk quad film poster.
Based on a true story, the critically acclaimed, oscarnominated film has earned its place in cinematic history. The elephant man original broadway cast 1979 broadway. David lynchs relatively straight second feature finds an admirable synthesis of compassion and restraint in treating its. Treves anthony hopkins, having gained the cooperation of john merrick john hurt, title character, shows his find to a society of fellow doctors in 1884 london, later conferring with fox john standing, in david lynchs the elephant man, 1980.