The Elephant Man

Release Date: 1980-10-09

Runtime: 124

Languages: English

Rating: 8.1

Votes: 3638

Genres: Drama | History

Director: David Lynch

Description: 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...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.Read More

Production Companies:

Brooksfilms

Paramount Pictures