The Elephant Man
1980 · Movie · 2h 4m · PG
DramaHistory
"A true story of courage and human dignity."
Overview
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.
Ratings
TMDB
8/10
Key crew
- David LynchDirector
- David LynchScreenplay
- John MorrisOriginal Music Composer
- Christopher De VoreScreenplay
- Eric BergrenScreenplay
Cast
- Anthony HopkinsFrederick Treves
- John HurtJohn Merrick
- Anne BancroftMrs Kendal
- John GielgudCarr Gomm
- Wendy HillerMothershead
- Freddie JonesBytes
- Michael ElphickNight Porter
- Hannah GordonMrs Treves
- Helen RyanPrincess Alex
- John StandingFox
- Dexter FletcherBytes' Boy
- Lesley DunlopNora
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Themes
friendshiplondon, englandescapenurseexploitationbiographybased on true storytragedyhospitalblack and whiteperiod dramasocial injustice