The Elephant Man
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The Elephant Man
Summary
The Elephant Man is a film[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- The Elephant Man received the César Award for Best Foreign Film[3].
- The Elephant Man received the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[4].
- The Elephant Man's instance of is recorded as film[5].
- The Elephant Man was directed by David Lynch[6].
- David Lynch wrote the screenplay for The Elephant Man[7].
- Christopher De Vore wrote the screenplay for The Elephant Man[8].
- Eric Bergren wrote the screenplay for The Elephant Man[9].
- The Elephant Man's composer is recorded as John Morris[10].
- The Elephant Man's genre is biographical film[11].
- The Elephant Man's genre is drama film[12].
- A cast member of The Elephant Man was Anthony Hopkins[13].
- A cast member of The Elephant Man was John Hurt[14].
- A cast member of The Elephant Man was Anne Bancroft[15].
- A cast member of The Elephant Man was John Gielgud[16].
- A cast member of The Elephant Man was Wendy Hiller[17].
- A cast member of The Elephant Man was Freddie Jones[18].
- A cast member of The Elephant Man was Michael Elphick[19].
- A cast member of The Elephant Man was Dexter Fletcher[20].
- A cast member of The Elephant Man was Hugh Manning[21].
- A cast member of The Elephant Man was John Standing[22].
- A cast member of The Elephant Man was Kenny Baker[23].
- A cast member of The Elephant Man was Lesley Dunlop[24].
- A cast member of The Elephant Man was Kathleen Byron[25].
- A cast member of The Elephant Man was Patricia Hodge[26].
- A cast member of The Elephant Man was Pauline Quirke[27].
Body
Authorship and Creation
Among the performers on The Elephant Man was John Morris[28]. Producers include Stuart Cornfeld[29], Jonathan Sanger[30], and Mel Brooks[31]. It was directed by David Lynch[6]. Screenwriters include David Lynch[7], Christopher De Vore[8], and Eric Bergren[9]. Cast members include Anthony Hopkins[13], John Hurt[14], Anne Bancroft[15], John Gielgud[16], Wendy Hiller[17], and Freddie Jones[18].
Publication
Publication dates include October 3, 1980[32], February 13, 1981[33], 1980[34], October 10, 1980[35], and October 16, 1980[36]. The original language of The Elephant Man was English[37]. Genres include biographical film[11] and drama film[12]. It was distributed by video on demand[38].
Subject and Themes
Main subjects include Joseph Merrick[39], cruelty[40], social exclusion[41], and disability[42].
Reception
Awards received include César Award for Best Foreign Film[3], a César Award[43], in France[44], founded in 1976[45] and National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[4], a film award[46], in United States[47], founded in 1929[48]. Reviews include 8.5/10[49], 92%[50], and 78/100[51].
Why It Matters
The Elephant Man has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
What awards did The Elephant Man receive?
Honors received include César Award for Best Foreign Film[3] and National Board of Review: Top Ten Films[4].