The Elephant Man 1980

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: David Lynch
Written by: David Lynch & Eric Bergren & Christopher De Vore
Release date: 1980-10-09
Runtime: 124 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: A true story of courage and human dignity.
Cast:
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
Dr. Frederick Treves 
John Hurt
John Hurt
John Merrick 
Anne Bancroft
Anne Bancroft
Mrs. Kendal 
John Gielgud
John Gielgud
Carr Gomm 
Wendy Hiller
Wendy Hiller
Mothershead 
Freddie Jones
Freddie Jones
Bytes 
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Also known as:
  • El hombre elefante
  • Elefantmannen
  • L'homme éléphant
  • Sloní muz
  • 엘리펀트 맨