Starring John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins and AFI Directing Workshop for Women alumna Anne Bancroft, THE ELEPHANT MAN (1980) tells the remarkable and tragic true story John Merrick – behind whose unusual appearance was a soul defined by intelligence and kindness. Financed by AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Mel Brooks’ production company and directed by AFI Alum – and Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal honoree – David Lynch (AFI Class of 1970), the empathetic masterpiece was edited by AFI Honorary Degree recipient Anne V. Coates.
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