The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

A true story of courage and human dignity.

8.1124 min
DramaHistory

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 10/9/1980

Runtime: 124 min

Director: David Lynch

Writers: David Lynch

Top 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

Freddie Jones

Freddie Jones

Bytes

Michael Elphick

Michael Elphick

Night Porter

Hannah Gordon

Hannah Gordon

Mrs Treves

Helen Ryan

Helen Ryan

Princess Alex

John Standing

John Standing

Fox

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