The Elephant Man
A true story of courage and human dignity.
8.1
4K votes
1980
2h 4m
Drama
History
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.
Directed by David Lynch
Top 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
Dexter Fletcher
Bytes' Boy
Lesley Dunlop
Nora
Phoebe Nicholls
Merrick's Mother
Pat Gorman
Fairground BobbyC
Claire Davenport
Fat LadyO
Orla Pederson
Skeleton ManP
Patsy Smart
Distraught Woman
Frederick Treves
AldermanS
Stromboli
Fire EaterR
Richard Hunter
HodgesDetails
Status
Released
Release date
October 9, 1980
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$26M
Language
English
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