The Elephant Man (1982 film)
| The Elephant Man | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Biography Drama |
| Written by | Steve Lawson 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
Directors Guild of America Award for 'Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials'.[3]
Cast
- Philip Anglim as John Merrick
- Kevin Conway as Frederick Treves
- Penny Fuller as Mrs. Kendal
- Glenn Close as Princess Alexandra
References
- Here Media Inc., p. 51, retrieved June 27, 2010
- Rovi Corporation, retrieved June 27, 2010
- Internet Movie Database, retrieved June 27, 2010
External links
- The Elephant Man at IMDb
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