The Elephant Man
A true story of courage and human dignity.
Release: Oct. 02, 1980
Country: United KingdomUSA
Duration: 124 min
Rated: PG
Synopsis
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.
Original titleThe Elephant Man
IMDb Rating8.2261 280 votes
TMDb Rating83 453 votes
Creator
Cast
Dr. Frederick Treves
John Merrick
Mrs. Kendal
Carr Gomm
Mothershead
Bytes
Night Porter
Mrs. Anne Treves
Princess Alex
Dr. Fox
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