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In 1980 they released a movie about a real person named John Merrick What was the movie?

The Elephant Man


What is the movie The Elephant Man rated?

"The Elephant Man" (1980). Rated PG.


Who played Jason voorhees mother in the 1980 movie?

Betsy Palmer


How much did it cost to see a movie in 1980?

Average price of a movie ticket in the 1980's: 1980: $2.69 1983: $3.15 1986: $3.71 1989: $3.97


What horror movie is Danny Lloyd most famous for?

Danny Lloyd appeared in the popular psychological horror movie 'The Shining' which was released in 1980. Danny Lloyd played the character Danny Torrance.

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In 1980 they released a movie about a real person named John Merrick What was the movie?

The Elephant Man


Who played the character John Merrick in the film The Elephant Man?

In 1980 actor John Hurt played the character of John Merrick in David Lynch's film, "The Elephant Man." The story is true and is based on the deformity of John Merrick.


What is the movie The Elephant Man rated?

"The Elephant Man" (1980). Rated PG.


What movie and television projects has Alexander Petale been in?

Alexander Petale has: Played Cocciatti in "More Than Friends" in 1978. Played Waiter in "Hart to Hart" in 1979. Played 1st Tough in "Galactica 1980" in 1980. Played Peter in "Dynasty" in 1981. Played Prisoner Merrick in "Death House" in 1987.


What movie and television projects has Eva Williams been in?

Eva Williams has: Played Elephant trick rider in "The Garry Moore Show" in 1958. Played herself in "The Big Blue Marble" in 1974. Played herself in "Evening Magazine" in 1976. Played herself in "Hour Magazine" in 1980. Played Elephant trick rider in "Quantum Leap" in 1989.


Is the elephant man a book?

Yes, "The Elephant Man" is a play by Bernard Pomerance, based on the life of Joseph Merrick, who was known as the Elephant Man due to his severe deformities. There is no original book titled "The Elephant Man," but there have been adaptations and scripts written based on Merrick's life story.


What movie and television projects has Robert Lewis Bush been in?

Robert Lewis Bush has: Played Messenger in "The Elephant Man" in 1980. Played Dwight in "Urban Cowboy" in 1980. Played Man (segment "Eye") in "Body Bags" in 1993. Played Hotel Man in "In the Mouth of Madness" in 1994. Played Mr. Roberts in "Village of the Damned" in 1995. Played TV News Anchor in "Vampires" in 1998.


When was Elephant Bar created?

Elephant Bar was created in 1980.


What movie and television projects has Jane Hutcheson been in?

Jane Hutcheson has: Played Jane Ackerley in "How We Used to Live" in 1968. Played Janet Ashton in "A Family at War" in 1970. Played Julie in "Follyfoot" in 1971. Played Sandie Merrick in "Emmerdale Farm" in 1972. Played Sandie Merrick (1980-1989) in "Emmerdale Farm" in 1972. Played Magda in "Send in the Girls" in 1978. Played Miss Padley in "The Bill" in 1984. Played Mrs. Holroyd in "The Bill" in 1984. Played Sheila Bailey in "Casualty" in 1986. Played Sandra Jackson in "Doctors" in 2000. Performed in "One Plus One" in 2010.


What movie and television projects has Carlo Ianni been in?

Carlo Ianni has: Played Hausmeister in "Anderland" in 1980. Played Onkel Gustav in "Anderland" in 1980. Played Tapezierer in "Anderland" in 1980. Played Herr mit Zylinder in "Anderland" in 1980. Performed in "Anderland" in 1980. Played Bauarbeiter in "Anderland" in 1980. Played Schaffner in "Anderland" in 1980. Played Gondoliere in "Anderland" in 1980. Played Rosas Verehrer in "Anderland" in 1980. Played Kellner in "Anderland" in 1980. Played Bademeister in "Anderland" in 1980. Played Optiker in "Anderland" in 1980. Played Fotograf in "Anderland" in 1980. Played Postbote in "Anderland" in 1980.


What is the birth name of Elephant Man?

The reference is to a book recounting the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London. He suffered from Proteus syndrome, also known as Wiedemann syndrome, which is a congenital disorder that causes skin overgrowth and atypical bone development.


What movie and television projects has Teresa Codling been in?

Teresa Codling has: Played Lucy in "Kadoyng" in 1972. Played Dotty Brewer in "Flickers" in 1980. Played Princess In Panto in "The Elephant Man" in 1980. Played Sexy girls in "The Kenny Everett Television Show" in 1981. Played Various in "The Kenny Everett Television Show" in 1981. Played Nell Gwynne in "The Wicked Lady" in 1983. Played Kate in "The Pirates of Penzance" in 1983.