The Elephant Man is a 1982 American biographical television film directed by Jack Hofsiss loosely based on the 19th-century Englishman Joseph 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.
The Elephant Man (1982)
Directed by Jack Hofsiss
Genres - Biography, Drama |
Sub-Genres - Biographical Film |
Release Date - Jan 4, 1982 |
Run Time - 90 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - PG
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Tags
Best Actor, Fuller, Man, Tale
Attributes
Based On: based on plays
Alternate Titles
ABC Theatre of the Month: The Elephant Man
, US
El hombre elefante
ES
The Elephant Man
GB, US