The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man

Information

Release DateOctober 9, 1980
Runtime2h 4m
StatusReleased
Budget$5M
Revenue$26M
ProductionBrooksfilms
LanguagesEnglish
8.1
3,681 votes
Popularity5

The Elephant Man

"A true story of courage and human dignity."

Synopsis

A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man being mistreated by his "owner" as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous façade, there is revealed a person of great intelligence and sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.

Cast & Crew

Director

David Lynch
David Lynch

Featured Cast

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Frederick Treves

John Hurt

John Hurt

John Merrick

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Mrs Kendal

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Carr Gomm

Wendy Hiller

Wendy Hiller

Mothershead

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