ELEPHANT MAN, THE (1980) 30742 David Lynch John Hurt John Gielgud Anthony Hopkins Anne Bancroft

Original Paramount Pictures Half-Sheet Poster (22x28). Rolled Never Folded Very Fine.

Original Paramount Pictures Half-Sheet Poster (22x28) for the David Lynch biographic drama, THE ELEPHANT MAN (1980) starring John Hurt, John Gielgud, Anthony Hopkins and Anne Bancroft. A highly honored film which tells the story of Joseph Merrick (in the film he is John Merrick), a severely disfigured man who lived in London in the nineteenth century. Merrick becomes something of a celebrity, attracting attention wanted and unwanted. The incredibly complex makeup applied to John Hurt was developed by Christopher Tucker. The recognition of the art of makeup was really spurred by this film, and the following year the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences added an Oscar category for makeup. The movie was nominated for eight Academy Awards and was awarded Best Picture Award at BAFTA. This original half-sheet poster is folded and in very fine condition. MovieArt Austin guarantees that this poster is an authentic, vintage U.S. one-sheet poster for this film. MovieArt Austin will sell no reproductions.

DAVID LYNCH - Director
Sir John Hurt - Actor
SIR JOHN GIELGUD - Actor
Sir Anthony Hopkins - Actor
ANNE BANCROFT - Actor