The Elephant Man (1980)

10/09/1980 (US) • 2h 4m

Drama, History

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.

Top Billed Cast

Anthony Hopkins

Frederick Treves

John Hurt

John Merrick

Anne Bancroft

Mrs Kendal

John Gielgud

Carr Gomm

Wendy Hiller

Mothershead

Michael Elphick

Night Porter

Hannah Gordon

Mrs Treves

Helen Ryan

Princess Alex


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$5,000,000.00

Revenue

$26,000,000.00

Keywords

exploitation

biography

based on true story

hospital

black and white

curiosity

sideshow

disfigurement

deformed

physical deformity

freak

19th century

dignity

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