The Elephant Man (1980)

People Are Frightened By What They Don't Understand

Merrick (John Hurt) enjoys tea with members of London society, but they are very uncomfortable by his appearance.

Directed by David Lynch.

© Paramount 2012

Released in 1980 by Paramount.

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  • secondary-genre: Drama
  • mood: Dark
  • prop: Cane
  • prop: Tea
  • theme: Fear
  • theme: Understanding
  • actor: John Hurt
  • director: David Lynch
  • producer: Jonathan Sanger
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  • producer: Mel Brooks
  • cinematographer: Freddie Francis
  • composer: John Morris
  • editor: Anne V. Coates
  • costume-designer: Patricia Norris
  • production-designer: Stuart Craig
  • role-name: John Merrick
  • screenwriter: Ashley Montagu
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  • screenwriter: David Lynch
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  • year: 1980
  • studio: Paramount

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