The Elephant Man (1982 film)

For the 1980 David Lynch film, see The Elephant Man (film).
The Elephant Man
GenreBiography
Drama
Written bySteve Lawson
Bernard Pomerance (play)
Directed byJack Hofsiss
StarringPhilip Anglim
Kevin Conway
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producerMartin Starger
ProducerRichmond Crinkley
EditorsMax K. Curtis
Gary Princz
Running time90 minutes
Production companyMarble Arch Productions
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseJanuary 4, 1982 (1982-01-04)
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The Elephant Man is a 1982 American biographical television film directed by Jack Hofsiss loosely based on the 19th-century Englishman 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 Emmy Award nominations; Penny Fuller won the award for 'Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Special'. At the 40th Golden Globe Awards, Philip Anglim was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film. Jack Hofsiss was nominated for a Directors Guild of America Award for 'Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials'.[3]

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