PG2h 4m1980

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. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.

Director: David Lynch
Writers: Christopher De Vore, Frederick Treves, David Lynch
Language: English
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom
Release date: 9 October 1980
Budget: $5,000,000
Box office: $26,000,000