Being Different
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Being Different

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

Audio Tracks:English

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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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Harry Rasky

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.

Thematic Motifs:The Triumph of the Human SpiritEpic Narrative AmbitionTimeless Cinematic Storytelling
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (14 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Being Different.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Harry Rasky

Screenplay / Writers

Original Creative Screenplay

Executive Producers

Harold Greenberg, Harry Rasky, Don Carmody

Original Score

Paul Zaza

Cinematography

Hideaki Kobayashi

Film Editing

Mavis Lyons Smull

Production Design

Chief Production Designer

Costume Styling

Award-Winning Costume Stylist

Production Studios & Global Distribution
Trans-Atlantic Enterprises
Astral Bellevue PathéCA
TMS PicturesUS

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
CanadaUnited States of America

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Trans-Atlantic EnterprisesPrimary Studio Soundstage
Astral Bellevue PathéPrimary Studio Soundstage
TMS PicturesPrimary Studio Soundstage
Filming Terrains

On-Location Scenic Terrains & Custom Acoustic Soundstages • Historic City Centers & Architectural Practical Locations

Camera Optics

ARRI Alexa Mini LF & Large-Format 4.5K Digital Master

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1978 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1979 - 1980 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1980 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

August 21, 1981

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Being Different. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Christopher Plummer's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Being Different, Christopher Plummer underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Billy Barty. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Harry Rasky concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Being Different, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (6.8/10)

Being Different achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Being Different was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

Hollywood Tier

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

Box Office Hit

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

Canada, United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Being Different

Where was Being Different filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Being Different was filmed primarily across Canada, United States of America utilizing major facilities such as Trans-Atlantic Enterprises, Astral Bellevue Pathé, TMS Pictures. Natural terrain sequences were captured in On-Location Scenic Terrains & Custom Acoustic Soundstages and Historic City Centers & Architectural Practical Locations.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Being Different?

The ensemble features 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), under the visionary direction of Harry Rasky.

Where can I stream Being Different online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream Being Different (1981) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for Being Different?

Being Different is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.