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John Hurt in "The Elephant Man," now available in Blu-ray from the Criterion Collection.

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File- This Nov. 8, 2013, file photo shows actor John Hurt walking on the red carpet at the 8th edition of the Rome International Film Festival in Rome. The great and versatile actor Sir John Hurt, who could move audiences to tears in “The Elephant Man,” terrify them in “Alien,” and spoof that very same scene in “Spaceballs,” has died at age 77. Hurt, who battled pancreatic cancer, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in London according to his agent Charles McDonald. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)

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File - This Oct. 6, 2015, file photo shows John Hurt posing for photographers upon arrival at the BFI Luminous Gala Dinner in London. The great and versatile actor Sir John Hurt, who could move audiences to tears in “The Elephant Man,” terrify them in “Alien,” and spoof that very same scene in “Spaceballs,” has died at age 77. Hurt, who battled pancreatic cancer, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in London according to his agent Charles McDonald. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP, File)

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File- This Sept. 6, 2011, file photo shows British actor John Hurt posing for portraits at the Venice Film Festival Movie Star Lounge after interviews for the film "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy," during the 68th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy. The great and versatile actor Sir John Hurt, who could move audiences to tears in “The Elephant Man,” terrify them in “Alien,” and spoof that very same scene in “Spaceballs,” has died at age 77. Hurt, who battled pancreatic cancer, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in London according to his agent Charles McDonald. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, File)

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File - This Feb. 12, 2012, file photo shows actor Sir John Hurt posing with his award for "Outstanding Contribution to Cinema" backstage at the BAFTA Film Awards 2012, at The Royal Opera House in London. The great and versatile actor Hurt, who could move audiences to tears in “The Elephant Man,” terrify them in “Alien,” and spoof that very same scene in “Spaceballs,” has died at age 77. Hurt, who battled pancreatic cancer, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in London according to his agent Charles McDonald. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, File)

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File - This Sep. 13, 2011, shows British actor and cast member John Hurt arriving for the UK film premiere of "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" at the BFI Southbank in London. The great and versatile actor Hurt, who could move audiences to tears in “The Elephant Man,” terrify them in “Alien,” and spoof that very same scene in “Spaceballs,” has died at age 77. Hurt, who battled pancreatic cancer, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in London according to his agent Charles McDonald. (AP Photo/Sang Tan, File)

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This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Tilda Swinton, left, and John Hurt in a scene from "Only Lovers Left Alive." (AP Photo/Sony Pictures Classics, Sandro Kopp)