The Elephant Man
A true story of courage and human dignity.
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Elephant Man
- Genres: Drama, History
- Release Date: 1980-10-09
- Runtime: 124 minutes
- Rating: 8.049/10 (3769 votes)
- Budget: $5,000,000
- Revenue: $26,000,000
- Production Companies: Brooksfilms
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.9115
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Anthony Hopkins
as Frederick Treves
John Hurt
as John Merrick
Anne Bancroft
as Mrs Kendal
John Gielgud
as Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller
as Mothershead
Freddie Jones
as Bytes
Michael Elphick
as Night Porter
Hannah Gordon
as Mrs Treves
Helen Ryan
as Princess Alex
John Standing
as Fox
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
Emotional scene from THE ELEPHANT MAN
Clip
Reveal
First 10 Minutes [4K Remastered]
Official 40th Anniversary Restoration Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Elephant Man?▼
The Elephant Man is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 1980-10-09.
Who are the main actors in The Elephant Man?▼
The main cast includes Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, .
Where can I watch The Elephant Man online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Elephant Man is available.
Is The Elephant Man based on a true story?▼
A true story of courage and human dignity.
What is the IMDb rating of The Elephant Man?▼
The Elephant Man has an IMDb rating of 8.049/10 based on 3769 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Elephant Man?▼
The movie had a production budget of $5,000,000 and earned $26,000,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Elephant Man?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Brooksfilms. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Elephant Man filmed?▼
The Elephant Man was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Elephant Man?▼
The total runtime of The Elephant Man is 124 minutes.
Is The Elephant Man suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Elephant Man?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Elephant Man.
Does The Elephant Man have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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