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Overview
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Richard Curtis (writer)
Release Date:
21 September 1990 (USA)
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Plot:
Dexter King plays straight man to unpleasant comedian Ron Anderson. He falls in love with Kate, a pretty...
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Interview with Richard Curtis, Director of Pirate Radio
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Is there a right or wrong way to watch a movie?
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(From MovieRetriever. 12 November 2009, 10:52 AM, PST)
Is there a right or wrong way to watch a movie?
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Elephant!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Jeff Goldblum | ... | Dexter King |
 | Rowan Atkinson | ... | Ron Anderson |
 | Emma Thompson | ... | Kate Lemmon |
 | Geraldine James | ... | Carmen |
| Anna Massey | ... | Mary |
 | Kim Thomson | ... | Cheryl |
| Hugh Thomas | ... | Dr. Karabekian |
| Emil Wolk | ... | Cyprus Charlie |
| Harold Innocent | ... | Timothy |
| Joanna Kanska | ... | Tamara |
| B.J. Rambo | ... | 'Elephant' Chorus |
| Jan Lloyd | ... | 'Elephant' Chorus |
| Peter Kelly | ... | Gavin |
| Tim Barlow | ... | Mr. Morrow (as Timothy Barlow) |
| Charles Lamb | ... | Old Man in Wheelchair |
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92 min
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Color (Eastmancolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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This was Emma Thompson's theatrical film debut.
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Continuity: The license plate on the ambulance bringing Kate to the Elephant premiere changes between shots.
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Mary:
Well, the only other thing at the moment is a new musical that the RSC are doing.
Dexter: Er, what's it about?
Mary: The Elephant Man.
Dexter: A musical of the Elephant Man? What's it called?
Mary: "Elephant", I think - with an exclamation mark presumably.
Dexter: Pity the poor bastard who has to play the elephant.
Mary: Remember dearest, everyone thought Jesus Christ Superstar was a stupid idea.
Dexter: Jesus Christ Superstar WAS a stupid idea.
Mary: True.
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Dexter: Er, what's it about?
Mary: The Elephant Man.
Dexter: A musical of the Elephant Man? What's it called?
Mary: "Elephant", I think - with an exclamation mark presumably.
Dexter: Pity the poor bastard who has to play the elephant.
Mary: Remember dearest, everyone thought Jesus Christ Superstar was a stupid idea.
Dexter: Jesus Christ Superstar WAS a stupid idea.
Mary: True.
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Movie Connections:
References E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
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Soundtrack:
It Must Be Love
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Jeff Goldblum plays a gawky, downtrodden American actor living in England who plays straight man to an obnoxious, unpleasant comedian. Rowan Atkinson is the obnoxious, unpleasant comedian who torments Jeff. Emma Thompson is a pretty, deadpan nurse who gives Jeff's life hope and meaning when he falls in love with her and vice versa. After parting ways with Atkinson, Jeff lands the lead role in "Elephant!", a musical version of "The Elephant Man", in which he plays, of course, the Elephant Man. Jeff's eternal happiness is nearly thwarted by a cute co-star who threatens his romance with Emma Thompson. Will Jeff come out on top? Of course he does. This isn't "The Fly" after all.
Too long but still very funny, with Jeff well cast as the title character. Atkinson is a great antagonist and Emma Thompson has her moments of inspired deadpan humor. And of course, the actual "Elephant" sequences are a riot.
"Vengeance shall BE MINE!" Jeff as Dexter King, AKA: The Tall Guy.