The Elephant Man (1980)

Name: The Elephant Man
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 1980-10-09
Rating: 8.0
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller

“A true story of courage and human dignity.”

2h 4m·★ 8.0(3,941 votes)

Drama History

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.

Director: David Lynch

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Top Cast

Anthony Hopkins · Frederick TrevesJohn Hurt · John MerrickAnne Bancroft · Mrs KendalJohn Gielgud · Carr GommWendy Hiller · MothersheadFreddie Jones · BytesMichael Elphick · Night PorterHannah Gordon · Mrs Treves