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For questions related to "The Elephant Man" (1980) starring John Hurt and Anthony Hopkins and directed by David Lynch

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Why did filmmakers need permission to film in black and white?

According to IMDb, Producer Mel Brooks needed to obtain permission to film The Elephant Man in black and white. This film was executive produced by Mel Brooks, who was responsible for hiring ...