CinemaOSMovie · 1980 · 2h 4m · PG
The Elephant Man

A true story of courage and human dignity.

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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.

Directed byDavid Lynch

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
EN
Released
October 9, 1980
Budget
$5,000,000
Revenue
$26,000,000
Studios
EMI FilmsBrooksfilms

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Trailers & teasers

2 videos
Official 40th Anniversary Restoration Trailer

Official 40th Anniversary Restoration Trailer

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Creative team
Directed by
David Lynch
David Lynch
Written by
David Lynch
David Lynch
Christopher De Vore
Produced by
Jonathan Sanger

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