The Elephant Man (1980)

  • PG
  • 10/02/1980 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 2h 4m

A true story of courage and human dignity.

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.

David Lynch

Director, Screenplay

Christopher De Vore

Screenplay

Eric Bergren

Screenplay

Cast

Anthony Hopkins's headshot

Anthony Hopkins

Frederick Treves
John Hurt's headshot

John Hurt

John Merrick
Anne Bancroft's headshot

Anne Bancroft

Mrs Kendal
John Gielgud's headshot

John Gielgud

Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller's headshot

Wendy Hiller

Mothershead
Freddie Jones's headshot

Freddie Jones

Bytes
Michael Elphick's headshot

Michael Elphick

Night Porter
Hannah Gordon's headshot

Hannah Gordon

Mrs Treves

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