The Elephant Man

Name: The Elephant Man
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 09 Oct 1980
Rating: 8.04
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller

A true story of courage and human dignity. 1980-10-09 United States of America 124 minutes.

8.04 3,426 votes

Drama History exploitation biography based on true story hospital curiosity sideshow disfigurement physical deformity freak 19th century dignity

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Overview

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.

Year 1980

Studio Brooksfilms, Paramount Pictures

Director David Lynch

Crew Anne V. Coates (Editor), David Lynch (Director), David Lynch (Screenplay), Patricia Norris (Costume Design), Freddie Francis (Director of Photography), John Morris (Original Music Composer)

Popularity 33

Language English