True Story
From the LA Weekly theatre review of The Elephant Man:
David Lynch's 1980 film adaptation of the play, a comparatively gothic treatment of the story, cast Anthony Hopkins as Treves.
Lynch's film is based on the same true story, but not on the Bernard Pomerance play. I'm surprised Steven Leigh Morris didn't know this.
posted by LAGuy @ 12:15 AM
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Especially considering the ending disclaimer:
"This has been based upon the true life story of John Merrick, known as The Elephant Man, and not upon the Broadway play of the same title or any other fictional account."
Why didn't the layers of checks and balances at the Weekly catch it?
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