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The Elephant Man

Not Rated
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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
The Elephant Man
Backdrop for The Elephant Man

Main Cast

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Frederick Treves

John Hurt

John Hurt

John Merrick

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Mrs Kendal

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Carr Gomm

Wendy Hiller

Wendy Hiller

Mothershead

Freddie Jones

Freddie Jones

Bytes

Michael Elphick

Michael Elphick

Night Porter

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