Oct 09, 1980
124 min
Full-HD

The Elephant Man (1980)

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.

Category

Drama History

Country

United States of America

Companies

Brooksfilms Paramount

Anthony Hopkins

Dr. Frederick Treves

John Hurt

John Merrick

Anne Bancroft

Mrs. Kendal

John Gielgud

Carr Gomm

Wendy Hiller

Mothershead

Freddie Jones

Bytes

Michael Elphick

Night Porter

Hannah Gordon

Mrs. Anne Treves

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