The Elephant Man
(1980)
October 9, 1980• 2h 4m
80%
TMDB ScoreOverview
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.
David Lynch
Director
Top Billed Cast
AH
Anthony Hopkins
Frederick Treves
JH
John Hurt
John Merrick
AB
Anne Bancroft
Mrs Kendal
JG
John Gielgud
Carr Gomm
WH
Wendy Hiller
Mothershead
FJ
Freddie Jones
Bytes
ME
Michael Elphick
Night Porter
HG
Hannah Gordon
Mrs Treves
HR
Helen Ryan
Princess Alex
JS
John Standing
Fox
