The Elephant Man
Release Date: 1980-10-09
Rating : 8.05/10
Duration : 124 minutes
Genres : Drama, History
Director : David Lynch
Writer : David Lynch, Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren
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.
Cast
Anthony Hopkins
John Hurt
Anne Bancroft
John Gielgud
Wendy Hiller
Freddie Jones