| The Elephant Man | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Biography Drama |
| Written by | Steve Lawson Bernard Pomerance (play) |
| Directed by | Jack Hofsiss |
| Starring | Philip Anglim Kevin Conway |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Martin Starger |
| Producers | Richmond Crinkley Dorothy J. Globus (associate producer) |
| Editors | Max K. Curtis Gary Princz |
| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Production company | Marble Arch Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | ABC |
| Release | January 4, 1982 |
The Elephant Man is a 1982 American biographical television film directed by Jack Hofsiss about the 19th-century English medical curiosity Joseph Merrick (known in this film as John Merrick). The script was adapted by Steve Lawson from the 1977 play of the same name by Bernard Pomerance. It was first broadcast by the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) on January 4, 1982.
Playwright Pomerance's Broadway debut of The Elephant Man in 1977 was directed by Hofsiss, who became the youngest ever winner of a Tony Award for directing the play.[1] In the film, Philip Anglim and Kevin Conway reprised their roles from the play as John Merrick and Frederick Treves, respectively.[2]
The film received four Emmy Award nominations; Penny Fuller won the award for 'Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special'. At the 40th Golden Globe Awards, Philip Anglim was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film. Jack Hofsiss was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for 'Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials'.[3]
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Transcription
Struck down... In the fourth month of her maternal condition... By an elephant, a wild elephant. Struck down... On an uncharted african isle. The result... Is plain to see. Ladies and gentlemen, The terrible... Elephant man ! <i>[ stomping foot ]</i> - Stand up. - Stand up ! [ wheezing ] [ man ] turn around. [ boy ] turn around ! Turn around ! Yes, um, You'll bring him to me tomorrow morning at 10:00, mr.-- Bytes.
Cast
- Philip Anglim as John Merrick
- Kevin Conway as Frederick Treves
- Penny Fuller as Mrs. Kendal
- Glenn Close as Princess Alexandra
References
- ^ Shewey, Don (August 29, 2000), "Tales of Hofsiss", The Advocate, Here Media Inc., p. 51, retrieved June 27, 2010
- ^ Erickson, Hal, "The Elephant Man", Allmovie, Rovi Corporation, retrieved June 27, 2010
- ^ "Awards For The Elephant Man", Internet Movie Database, retrieved June 27, 2010
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