The Elephant Man
A true story of courage and human dignity.
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller
Writer: David Lynch, Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren, Ashley Montagu, Frederick Treves
Release Date:
October 9, 1980
October 9, 1980
Ratings:
8.0 / 10
8.0 / 10
Director:
David Lynch
David Lynch
Companies:
Brooksfilms
Brooksfilms
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.
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