Was the film the Elephant Man a successful movie in terms of money?
The Elephant Man is a 1980 biopic loosely based on the story of the 19th century British deformed celebrity, Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film). The film was directed by David Lynch and stars John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Michael Ephick, Hannah Gordon and Freddie Jones. _- The screenplay was adapted by Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren and David Lynch from the books The Elephant Man and Other Reminiscences (1923) by Sir Frederick Treves and The Elephant Man: A Study in Human Dignity by Ashley Montagu. It was shot in black-and-white. __ The Elephant Man was recognised as a success, and received eight Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture in 1981. __ ___ The Elephant Man Directed by David Lynch Produced by Jonathan Sanger Stuart Cornfield Mel Brooks Written by Christopher De Vore Eric Be
