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The Elephant Man

1980 • 2h4m Drama, History

Rating

8.0/10

Popularity

3

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.

Details

Director

David Lynch

Screenplay

David Lynch

Christopher De Vore

Eric Bergren

Cast

Anthony Hopkins

John Hurt

Anne Bancroft

Release date

10/9/1980

Status

Released

Budget

$5,000,000

Revenue

$26,000,000

Origin country

US

Vote count

3767