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The Elephant Man

“A true story of courage and human dignity.”

★ 8.0 / 10 (4,120 votes)October 9, 1980124 minEN
DramaHistory

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateOctober 9, 1980
StatusReleased
Runtime124 min
Rating★ 8.0 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America, United Kingdom
Budget$5,000,000
Revenue$26,000,000
ProductionBrooksfilms, EMI Films
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Crew

Director

David Lynch

Writers

David Lynch, Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren

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Cast

Anthony HopkinsAnthony HopkinsFrederick Treves
John HurtJohn HurtJohn Merrick
Anne BancroftAnne BancroftMrs Kendal
John GielgudJohn GielgudCarr Gomm
Wendy HillerWendy HillerMothershead
Freddie JonesFreddie JonesBytes
Michael ElphickMichael ElphickNight Porter
Hannah GordonHannah GordonMrs Treves
Helen RyanHelen RyanPrincess Alex
John StandingJohn StandingFox
Dexter FletcherDexter FletcherBytes' Boy
Lesley DunlopLesley DunlopNora
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