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.
Release Date: 1980-10-09
Runtime: 124 minutes
Director: David Lynch
Budget: $5,000,000 USD
Revenue: $26,000,000 USD
Top Cast
- Anthony Hopkins as Frederick Treves
- John Hurt as John Merrick
- Anne Bancroft as Mrs Kendal
- John Gielgud as Carr Gomm
- Wendy Hiller as Mothershead
- Freddie Jones as Bytes
- Michael Elphick as Night Porter
- Hannah Gordon as Mrs Treves
- Helen Ryan as Princess Alex
- John Standing as Fox
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