The Elephant Man
Not Rated
DramaHistory
8/10(3,474 ratings)
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.
10-09-1980
2h 4m
Main Cast
Movie Details
Production Info
- Director:
- David Lynch
- Production:
- Brooksfilms, Paramount Pictures
- Revenue:
- $26,000,000
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
Key Crew
- Screenplay:
- Christopher De Vore
- Screenplay:
- Eric Bergren
- Special Effects:
- Neil Corbould
- Special Effects:
- Paul Corbould
- Special Effects:
- Garth Inns
Locations and Languages
- Country:
- US
- Filming:
- US
- Languages:
- en