The Elephant Man (1980)
"A true story of courage and human dignity."
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.
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Movie Information
Genres
DramaHistory
Release Year1980
Runtime124 minutes
StatusReleased
LanguagesEnglish
Production CountriesUnited States of America
DirectorDavid Lynch
Budget$5,000,000
Revenue$26,000,000
Cast
Anthony HopkinsJohn HurtAnne BancroftJohn GielgudWendy HillerFreddie JonesMichael ElphickHannah GordonHelen RyanJohn Standing
Production Companies
Brooksfilms
