The Elephant Man (1980)
A true story of courage and human dignity.
1980 · PG · 2h 4m · Drama, History
Genres: Drama, History
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.
Director: David Lynch
Writers: David Lynch, Eric Bergren, Christopher De Vore
Music by: John Morris
Cinematography: Freddie Francis
Editor: Anne V. Coates
Box office: $26M · Budget: $5M · Rated 8.1/10 by 4012 viewers
Cast
Anthony Hopkins as Frederick TrevesJohn Hurt as John MerrickAnne Bancroft as Mrs KendalJohn Gielgud as Carr GommWendy Hiller as MothersheadFreddie Jones as BytesMichael Elphick as Night PorterHannah Gordon as Mrs TrevesHelen Ryan as Princess AlexJohn Standing as FoxDexter Fletcher as Bytes' BoyLesley Dunlop as NoraMore like this
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