1980
8.0 (3623 votes)
2h 4m
Genres
Drama
History
Production Companies
Brooksfilms
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Pictures
The Elephant Man
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.
Key Crew
Director: David Lynch
Screenplay: David Lynch, Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren
Director of Photography: Freddie Francis
Producer: Jonathan Sanger, Mel Brooks
Top Cast
Anthony Hopkins
Frederick Treves
John Hurt
John Merrick
Anne Bancroft
Mrs Kendal
John Gielgud
Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller
Mothershead
Freddie Jones
Bytes
Michael Elphick
Night Porter
Hannah Gordon
Mrs Treves
Videos
Official 40th Anniversary Restoration Trailer
Official Trailer
