Movie

Being Different

“The true story of a modern-day Elephant Man… and other human oddities.”

★ 6.8(4)19811h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Harry Rasky
Release date: 1981-08-21
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Trans-Atlantic Enterprises

Being Different — trailer

About Being Different

Being Different is a 1981 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Harry Rasky, starring Christopher Plummer, Billy Barty and Bob Melvin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Being Different in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Being Different in United Arab Emirates?+

Being Different is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Being Different on Netflix?+

Being Different is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is Being Different?+

Being Different has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in Being Different?+

Being Different stars Christopher Plummer, Billy Barty, Bob Melvin, Sandra Elaine Allen and Jo-Ann Cantilla.

When did Being Different come out?+

Being Different is a 1981 movie directed by Harry Rasky.

What genre is Being Different?+

Being Different is Documentary film.

Who directed Being Different?+

Being Different was directed by Harry Rasky.