The Elephant Man (1980)

Name: The Elephant Man
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 09 Oct 1980
Rating: 8.04
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller

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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.

Release: Oct 09, 1980

Runtime: 124 minutes

Language: English

Studio: Brooksfilms, Paramount

Country: United States of America

Cast: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Freddie Jones

Crew: David Lynch (Director), David Lynch (Screenplay), John Morris (Original Music Composer), Freddie Francis (Director of Photography), Anne V. Coates (Editor), Stuart Craig (Production Design)