The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

1980
2h 4m
8.0

8.0/10

3,881 votes • View on IMDb

"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.

Status: Released

Budget: $5,000,000

Revenue: $26,000,000

Language: EN

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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

Hannah Gordon
Hannah Gordon

Mrs Treves

Helen Ryan
Helen Ryan

Princess Alex

John Standing
John Standing

Fox

Dexter Fletcher
Dexter Fletcher

Bytes' Boy

Lesley Dunlop
Lesley Dunlop

Nora

Key Crew

David Lynch
Screenplay
David Lynch
Director
Jonathan Sanger
Producer
Eric Bergren
Screenplay
Christopher De Vore
Screenplay
Stuart Cornfeld
Executive Producer
Mel Brooks
Producer