The Elephant Man

Name: The Elephant Man
Director: David Lynch
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1980-10-09
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller

"A true story of courage and human dignity."

8.0(3,816 votes)

2h 4m

October 9, 1980

DramaHistory

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.