The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
A true story of courage and human dignity.
Drama
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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.
Status: Released
Release Date: 1980-10-09
Runtime: 2h 4m
Director: David Lynch
Writer: David Lynch, Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren
Top Cast
Anthony Hopkins
Anthony Hopkins
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
Michael Elphick
Michael Elphick
Night Porter
Hannah Gordon
Hannah Gordon
Mrs Treves
Helen Ryan
Helen Ryan
Princess Alex
John Standing
John Standing
Fox
Dexter Fletcher
Dexter Fletcher
Bytes' Boy
Lesley Dunlop
Lesley Dunlop
Nora
Official Videos
Emotional scene from THE ELEPHANT MAN
Emotional scene from THE ELEPHANT MAN
Clip
Clip
Reveal
Reveal
First 10 Minutes [4K Remastered]
First 10 Minutes [4K Remastered]
Official 40th Anniversary Restoration Trailer
Official 40th Anniversary Restoration Trailer
Interview with John Hurt
Interview with John Hurt
Mark Kermode reviews The Elephant Man | BFI Player
Mark Kermode reviews The Elephant Man | BFI Player
In conversation with... The Elephant Man producer Jonathan Sanger
In conversation with... The Elephant Man producer Jonathan Sanger
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Great Directors - David Lynch on "The Elephant Man" and Mel Brooks
Great Directors - David Lynch on "The Elephant Man" and Mel Brooks
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