1980 · Drama, History

The Elephant Man

A true story of courage and human dignity.

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Released
09 Oct 1980
Runtime
124 min
Rating
PG
Director
David Lynch
Language
EN
Country
United States of America
Budget
$5,000,000
Box office
$26,000,000
IMDb
tt0080678
Drama History
Synopsis

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.

Cast
Anthony Hopkins John Hurt Anne Bancroft John Gielgud Wendy Hiller Freddie Jones Michael Elphick Hannah Gordon Helen Ryan John Standing Dexter Fletcher Lesley Dunlop Phoebe Nicholls Pat Gorman Claire Davenport
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