The Elephant Man
1980/10/09 (US) | Drama, History
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.
David Lynch
Director
David Lynch
Screenplay
Christopher De Vore
Screenplay
Eric Bergren
Screenplay
Lead Cast
Anthony Hopkins
Frederick Treves
John Hurt
John Merrick
Anne Bancroft
Mrs Kendal
John Gielgud
Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller
Mothershead
Freddie Jones
Bytes
Michael Elphick
Night Porter
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Budget
$ 5,000,000
Revenue
$ 26,000,000
Status
Released
Production Company
- Brooksfilms
- Paramount Pictures
Crews
Anne V. Coates
Editor
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Freddie Francis
Director of Photography
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Stuart Craig
Production Design
Jonathan Sanger
Producer