THE ELEPHANT MAN
John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins, John Gielgud, Anne Bancroft
Paramount Pictures; Directed by David Lynch
Black and White; Rated PG; 124 minutes; 1980
The horrifying but uplifting story of John Merrick (John Hurt), a hideously deformed individual dubbed "The Elephant Man" during his years in a circus freak show, who is ultimately treated with dignity by a compassionate surgeon and London high society.
AWARDS
Academy Award® Nominations - 8 - including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor - John Hurt