The Elephant Man (film) Out" (where it placed 19th) and "Paste" (56th). The film also received five votes in the 2012 "Sight & Sound" polls. "The Elephant Man" was nominated for eight Academy Awards, tying with "Raging Bull" at the 53rd Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role (John Hurt), Art Direction-Set Decoration (Stuart Craig, Robert Cartwright, Hugh Scaife), Best Costume Design, Best Director, Best Film Editing, Music: Original Score, and Writing: Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium. However, the film did not win any. People in the industry were appalled that the movie was not going to be honored
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