Being Different
"The true story of a modern-day Elephant Man… and other human oddities."
Originally released in 1981. Being Different is a documentary film. directed by Harry Rasky.
Starring Christopher Plummer, Billy Barty, and Bob Melvin
Synopsis
A tribute to the spirit and humanity of people who are physically different from the average: very tall and very large men and women, a bearded woman and her long-time husband, Siamese twins joined at the midsection, and several little people including actor Billy Barty. We meet some at Gibsonton, Florida, where carnival folk winter. They talk about their lives and accomplishments. The camera also goes on the road to visit a grandfather with a distinctive face, a legless mechanic from Kentucky on a second honeymoon in LA, a marathon runner and motivational speaker who has no feet, a karate student with partial limbs, and an armless, down-to-earth mom in Texas.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 21, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Christopher Plummer
as Self (Narrator) (voice)
Billy Barty
as Self
Bob Melvin
as Self (The Man with Two Faces)
Sandra Elaine Allen
as Self (Tallest woman in the world)
Jo-Ann Cantilla
as Self
Louise Capps
as Self
Paul Fishe
as Self (729 lb man)
Ronnie Galyon
as Self
Donnie Galyon
as Self
Dolly Reagan
as Self (The Human Doll)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Trans-Atlantic Enterprises
- Astral Bellevue Pathé
- TMS Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Being Different about?
A tribute to the spirit and humanity of people who are physically different from the average: very tall and very large men and women, a bearded woman and her long-time husband, Siamese twins joined...
Who directed Being Different?
Being Different was directed by Harry Rasky.
How long is Being Different?
Being Different has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Being Different released?
Being Different was released on August 21, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Being Different?
The main cast of Being Different includes Christopher Plummer, Billy Barty, Bob Melvin, Sandra Elaine Allen, Jo-Ann Cantilla.