Being Different
“The true story of a modern-day Elephant Man… and other human oddities.”
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.
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Being Different (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-03
Top Cast
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Christopher Plummer
Self (Narrator) (voice)
Billy Barty
Self
Bob Melvin
Self (The Man with Two Faces)
Sandra Elaine Allen
Self (Tallest woman in the world)
Jo-Ann Cantilla
Self
Louise Capps
Self
Paul Fishe
Self (729 lb man)
Ronnie Galyon
Self
Donnie Galyon
Self
Dolly Reagan
Self (The Human Doll)
Peter Strudwick
Self
Emmett Bejano
Self
Percilla Bejano
Self
Johann K. Petursson
Self (The world's tallest man)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Rasky
- Original Score
- Paul Zaza
- Original Title
- Being Different
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Trans-Atlantic Enterprises, Astral Bellevue Pathé, TMS Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Rasky
Paul Zaza
Hideaki Kobayashi
Mavis Lyons Smull
Harry Rasky, Harold Greenberg, Don Carmody, Robert Kline
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Rasky
Director
Mavis Lyons Smull
Editor
Harry Rasky
Producer
Harold Greenberg
Producer
Hideaki Kobayashi
Director of Photography
Paul Zaza
Original Music Composer
Robert Kline
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Being Different
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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 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.
Who directed Being Different?
Being Different was directed by Harry Rasky.
Who stars in Being Different?
The principal cast of Being Different includes Christopher Plummer, Billy Barty, Bob Melvin, Sandra Elaine Allen, Jo-Ann Cantilla.
When was Being Different released and how long is it?
Being Different was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Being Different?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Being Different was composed by Paul Zaza.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Being Different?
Being Different holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.