The Elephant Man

1980 · TMDB 8.0

Directed by David Lynch

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.

Anthony Hopkins John Hurt Anne Bancroft John Gielgud Wendy Hiller Freddie Jones Michael Elphick Hannah Gordon Helen Ryan John Standing Dexter Fletcher Lesley Dunlop

Director · David Lynch Producer · Jonathan Sanger Writer · David Lynch Writer · Eric Bergren Writer · Christopher De Vore Cinematography · Freddie Francis Composer · John Morris Editor · Anne V. Coates

Runtime: 124 min
Released: 1980-10-09
Studio: Brooksfilms
Country: United States of America
Language: English
TMDB score: 8.0

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