The Elephant Man

Nan
2h 4m
1980
8.049 /10 (3,769)

A true story of courage and human dignity.

Overview

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1980-10-09

Top Billed Cast

Anthony Hopkins

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 Treves

Helen Ryan

Princess Alex

John Standing

Fox

Dexter Fletcher

Bytes' Boy

Lesley Dunlop

Nora

Phoebe Nicholls

Merrick's Mother

Pat Gorman

Fairground Bobby

Claire Davenport

Fat Lady

Orla Pederson

Skeleton Man

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