The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

Drama · 1980 · 2h 4m

Movie

8.0/10 · TMDB

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.

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Cast & crew

Anthony HopkinsFrederick Treves
John HurtJohn Merrick
Anne BancroftMrs Kendal
John GielgudCarr Gomm
Wendy HillerMothershead
Freddie JonesBytes
Michael ElphickNight Porter
Hannah GordonMrs Treves
Helen RyanPrincess Alex
John StandingFox
Dexter FletcherBytes' Boy
Lesley DunlopNora
Phoebe NichollsMerrick's Mother
Pat GormanFairground Bobby
Claire DavenportFat Lady

Information

Release date
16 October 1980
Director
David Lynch
Genres
Drama, History
Runtime
2h 4m
Country of origin
United States

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