The Elephant Man
1980
A true story of courage and human dignity.
- David Lynch
- 2h 4m
- October 9, 1980 · United States of America
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.
Details
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- October 9, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Spoken languages
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production
- Paramount,Brooksfilms
- Cast
- Anthony Hopkins,John Hurt,Anne Bancroft,John Gielgud,Wendy Hiller,Freddie Jones,Michael Elphick,Hannah Gordon,Helen Ryan,John Standingand 73 more
- Director
- David Lynch
- Producer
- Jonathan Sanger,Stuart Cornfeld
- Cinematography
- Freddie Francis
- Music
- John Morris
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $26,000,000
- IMDb
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