The Elephant Man

10/09/1980

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2hrs 4min

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Drama

,History

A true story of courage and human dignity.

STORY

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.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Anthony Hopkins
  • John Hurt
  • Anne Bancroft
  • John Gielgud
  • Wendy Hiller

    Directors

  • David Lynch
  • Freddie Francis
  • Jonathan Sanger

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • Brooksfilms
  • Paramount Pictures

    Production Countries

  • United States of America

LANGUAGES

  • English

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