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# The Elephant Man (The Criterion Collection)

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With this poignant second feature, David Lynch brought his atmospheric visual and sonic palette to a notorious true story set in Victorian England. When the London surgeon Frederick Treves (Anthony Hopkins) meets the freak-show performer John Merrick (John Hurt), who has severe skeletal and soft-tissue deformities, he assumes that he must be intellectually disabled as well. As the two men spend more time together, though, Merrick reveals the intelligence, gentle nature, and profound sense of dignity that lie beneath his shocking appearance, and he and Treves develop a friendship. Shot in gorgeous black and white and boasting a stellar supporting cast that includes Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, and Wendy Hiller, The Elephant Man was nominated for eight Academy Awards, cementing Lynch’s reputation as one of American cinema’s most visionary talents.DIRECTOR-APPROVED BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURESNew 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed stereo soundtrackDirector David Lynch and critic Kristine McKenna reading from Room to Dream, a 2018 book they coauthoredArchival interviews with Lynch, actor John Hurt, producers Mel Brooks and Jonathan Sanger, director of photography Freddie Francis, stills photographer Frank Connor, and makeup artist Christopher TuckerAudio recording from 1981 of an interview and Q&A with Lynch at the American Film InstituteThe Terrible Elephant Man Revealed, a 2001 documentary about the filmJoseph Merrick: The Real Elephant Man, a 2005 program featuring archivist Jonathan EvansTrailer and radio spotsEnglish subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearingPLUS: Excerpts from an interview with Lynch from the 2005 edition of filmmaker and writer Chris Rodley’s book Lynch on Lynch, and an 1886 letter to the editor of the London Times concerning Merrick by Francis Culling Carr Gomm, chairman of the London Hospital

Review: A bittersweet movie - I might be in the percent that actually liked this movie. It is the only one that is as close to the real story. While it is a very sad and horrible depiction of humanity, especially against those who disfigured it is also a great lesson on how it only takes one person to show compassion and kindness. Other's will follow. The acting is absolutely beautiful. All the main characters could not do a better job. And non main characters were just as awesome. I loved how the entire film was shot entirely in black and white. It really captured that time. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who wants a beautiful ending. Yes everyone knows the he does die at the end. However he also was shown love, compassion and kindness. Hence my title A bittersweet movie. The acting alone is so worth seeing this amazing movie. Will you shed some tear's? Absolutely. Is it worth it? Again, Absolutely.
Review: A Beautiful Film from a Visionary Director - David Lynch’s 1980 film “The Elephant Man” tells the story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film due to a mistake in Frederick Treves’ 1923 account). Merrick rose to fame during the Victorian era due to his deformities, which first reduced him to living and working in a freakshow & circus before meeting Treves, who arranged for Merrick to live in the London Hospital where he came to the attention of wealthy donors and minor royalty. Lynch’s film follows a screenplay by Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren, and Lynch that is based on Treves’ 1923 account, “The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences,” and Ashley Montagu’s 1971 book, “The Elephant Man: A Study in Humanity.” The film stars Anthony Hopkins as Frederick Treves, John Hurt as John Merrick, Hannah Gordon as Ann Treves, Anne Bancroft as Madge Kendal, John Gielgud as Francis Carr Gomm, and Helen Ryan as Alexandra, Princess of Wales. Lynch is a master filmmaker who knows how to use the power of cinema to convey the inner lives of his characters in a way that few can match. He begins with the now-disproven theory of maternal impression, which Merrick’s mother blamed for his condition. Though a fallacy, it represents both her psychological state and sets up the concept of duality, with pseudoscience balanced against Treves’ more humanistic and compassionate methods. Similarly, the black-and-white photography captures the highs and lows of Victorian England, a culture of great progress that came at great expense, such as the machine accident that Treves treats early on. Merrick himself exposes this duality when he proclaims, “I am not an elephant! I am not an animal! I am a human begin! I am a man!” Like all Criterion Collection features, this includes extensive bonus features such as Lynch and Kristine McKenna reading from a book they co-authored, archival interviews, a 2001 documentary about the film, a 2005 documentary about Joseph Merrick, and a booklet with extensive production notes.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B08B8C9QMY |
| Actors  | Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins, John Gielgud, John Hurt, Wendy Hiller |
| Audio Description:  | English |
| Best Sellers Rank | #60,527 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #4,755 in Drama Blu-ray Discs |
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars (1,176) |
| Director  | David Lynch |
| Item model number  | BR3188 |
| MPAA rating  | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) |
| Media Format  | Blu-ray, Subtitled |
| Number of discs  | 1 |
| Producers  | Jonathan Sanger |
| Product Dimensions  | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.53 ounces |
| Release date  | September 29, 2020 |
| Run time  | 123 minutes |
| Studio  | The Criterion Collection |

## Product Details

- **Format:** Blu-ray, Subtitled
- **Genre:** Documentary/Biography, Drama
- **Language:** English
- **Runtime:** 123 minutes

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A bittersweet movie
*by A***R on September 18, 2024*

I might be in the percent that actually liked this movie. It is the only one that is as close to the real story. While it is a very sad and horrible depiction of humanity, especially against those who disfigured it is also a great lesson on how it only takes one person to show compassion and kindness. Other's will follow. The acting is absolutely beautiful. All the main characters could not do a better job. And non main characters were just as awesome. I loved how the entire film was shot entirely in black and white. It really captured that time. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who wants a beautiful ending. Yes everyone knows the he does die at the end. However he also was shown love, compassion and kindness. Hence my title A bittersweet movie. The acting alone is so worth seeing this amazing movie. Will you shed some tear's? Absolutely. Is it worth it? Again, Absolutely.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Beautiful Film from a Visionary Director
*by R***D on February 9, 2021*

David Lynch’s 1980 film “The Elephant Man” tells the story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film due to a mistake in Frederick Treves’ 1923 account). Merrick rose to fame during the Victorian era due to his deformities, which first reduced him to living and working in a freakshow & circus before meeting Treves, who arranged for Merrick to live in the London Hospital where he came to the attention of wealthy donors and minor royalty. Lynch’s film follows a screenplay by Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren, and Lynch that is based on Treves’ 1923 account, “The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences,” and Ashley Montagu’s 1971 book, “The Elephant Man: A Study in Humanity.” The film stars Anthony Hopkins as Frederick Treves, John Hurt as John Merrick, Hannah Gordon as Ann Treves, Anne Bancroft as Madge Kendal, John Gielgud as Francis Carr Gomm, and Helen Ryan as Alexandra, Princess of Wales. Lynch is a master filmmaker who knows how to use the power of cinema to convey the inner lives of his characters in a way that few can match. He begins with the now-disproven theory of maternal impression, which Merrick’s mother blamed for his condition. Though a fallacy, it represents both her psychological state and sets up the concept of duality, with pseudoscience balanced against Treves’ more humanistic and compassionate methods. Similarly, the black-and-white photography captures the highs and lows of Victorian England, a culture of great progress that came at great expense, such as the machine accident that Treves treats early on. Merrick himself exposes this duality when he proclaims, “I am not an elephant! I am not an animal! I am a human begin! I am a man!” Like all Criterion Collection features, this includes extensive bonus features such as Lynch and Kristine McKenna reading from a book they co-authored, archival interviews, a 2001 documentary about the film, a 2005 documentary about Joseph Merrick, and a booklet with extensive production notes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very moving, inspirational movie!
*by H***D on March 13, 2025*

This was such a good movie. I had never seen it prior to purchasing it, but after watching it, I really felt for John Merrick (I think his real name was actually Joseph?). I have always been self-conscious about what I look like, and I can, in no way, even begin to compare myself to Mr. Merrick and the hardships he faced during his journey through this world, but it makes me admire his story, bravery, and courage that much more. [Spoiler Alert?] The last scene, in particular, is very moving…emotional, yet peaceful. We can only hope he was finally at peace when he died. RIP Mr. Merrick.

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