The Elephant Man

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(3,522 votes)

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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Drama,

History

Duration:

124 minutes

Year:

1980

Director:

David Lynch

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Company:

Brooksfilms,

Paramount Pictures

Budget:

$5,000,000

Revenue:

$26,000,000

Cast:
Anthony Hopkins

Frederick Treves

John Hurt

John Merrick

Anne Bancroft

Mrs Kendal

John Gielgud

Carr Gomm

Wendy Hiller

Mothershead

Crew:
Maggie Cartier

Casting

David Lynch

Screenplay

Freddie Francis

Director of Photography

David Lynch

Director

Stuart Craig

Production Design