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What is the theme tune from the movie "The Elephant Man"?

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The theme tune from the movie "The Elephant Man" is "Adagio for Strings," Opus 11, composed by Samuel Barber. This piece is also known as "Barber's Adagio" and has been featured in other films, such as Oliver Stone's "Platoon." Various versions of this composition can be found on platforms like iTunes.

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The song is also titled "Adagio for Strings",Opus 11 by the American composer Samuel Barber. It was also used in the Oliver Stone film "Platoon". If you go to iTunes and search for "Adagio for Strings" you will see many versions of this piece. It's also known as "Barber's Adagio.

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