The Elephant Man (1980)
8.14,006 votesPGHD2h 4mReleased
A true story of courage and human dignity.
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.
- Released
- Oct 9, 1980
- Director
- David Lynch
- Writer
- David Lynch, Eric Bergren, Christopher De Vore
- Studio
- Brooksfilms
- Language
- English
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $26,000,000
- Country
- United States
