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Director:
Jack Hofsiss
Writers:
Steve Lawson (adaptation)
Bernard Pomerance (play)
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Release Date:
4 January 1982 (USA) more
Genre:
Biography | Drama more
Plot:
A taped version of the stage play about a hideously deformed 19th-century London man and how he managed to triumph over his disease. | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 4 nominations more
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Tour De Force Performance more (6 total)

Cast

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Philip Anglim ... John Merrick

Kevin Conway ... Frederick Treves
Penny Fuller ... Mrs. Kendal
Richard Clarke ... Carr Gomm

Glenn Close ... Princess Alexandra
Jarlath Conroy ... Will
Rex Everhart ... Snork

Christopher Hewett ... Ross
William Hutt ... Bishop How
Charlotte Moore ... Miss Sandwich
Josephine Nichols ... Countess
David Rounds ... Lord John
Veronica Castang ... Pinhead
William Duff-Griffin ... Conductor

Joe Grifasi ... Pinhead Manager
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
ABC Theatre of the Month: The Elephant Man (USA) (series title)
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Runtime:
90 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
Iceland:16
Company:
Marble Arch Productions more

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Trivia:
The original Broadway production of "The Elephant Man" by Bernard Pomerance opened at the Booth Theater in New York on April 19, 1979, ran for 916 performances and won the 1979 Tony Award (New York City) for the Best Play. Philip Anglim, Kevin Conway and Richard Clarke repeated their stage roles in the movie version. more
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Version of The Elephant Man (1980) more

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6 out of 7 people found the following review useful.
Tour De Force Performance, 15 October 2005
9/10
Author: patrictaylor2036 from United States

I strongly urge any student of acting to view and study the magnificent performance of Philip Anglim as The Elephant Man. Without the use of makeup or special effects, Anglim creates an astonishingly believable portrayal of Joseph (John) Merrick. With precise and controlled movements and vocal character, Anglim causes an almost mystical reaction in the viewer. After accepting the creation of the character, one believes that Anglim is horribly deformed and struggling to survive in his pathetic world. The performances and staging of this play for television is one of the great moments in broadcast history and I wholeheartedly recommend its viewing and study.

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