The Elephant Man
1980·2h 4m
8.0/ 10 (3,837 votes)
“A true story of courage and human dignity.”
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.
Trailer
Director
David Lynch
Writers
David Lynch, Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren
Where to Watch
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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
Helen Ryan
Princess Alex
John Standing
Fox
Details
Language
en
Status
Released
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$26M
