The Elephant Man
A true story of courage and human dignity.
October 9, 1980
124 min
PG
✓ Released 16616 days ago
Drama
History
8.0
User Score
3,874 votes
About
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.
Movie Info
Status: Released
Director: David Lynch
Runtime: 124 min
Budget: $5,000,000
Revenue: $26,000,000
Top Cast
Anthony Hopkins
Frederick Treves
John Hurt
John Merrick
Anne Bancroft
Mrs Kendal
John Gielgud
Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller
Mothershead
Freddie Jones
Bytes
Michael Elphick
Night Porter
Hannah Gordon
Mrs Treves
