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The Elephant Man

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: 8.048/10 (3623 votes)
  • Budget: $5,000,000
  • Revenue: $26,000,000
  • Production Companies: Brooksfilms, Paramount Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 7.203
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

as Frederick Treves

John Hurt

John Hurt

as John Merrick

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

as Mrs Kendal

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

as Carr Gomm

Wendy Hiller

Wendy Hiller

as Mothershead

Freddie Jones

Freddie Jones

as Bytes

Michael Elphick

Michael Elphick

as Night Porter

Hannah Gordon

Hannah Gordon

as Mrs Treves

Helen Ryan

Helen Ryan

as Princess Alex

John Standing

John Standing

as Fox

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Emotional scene from THE ELEPHANT MAN

Clip

Reveal

First 10 Minutes [4K Remastered]

Official 40th Anniversary Restoration Trailer

External Links

Keywords

exploitationbiographybased on true storyhospitalblack and whitecuriositysideshowdisfigurementdeformedphysical deformityfreak19th centurydignity

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 8.048/10 based on 3623 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, Paramount Pictures. 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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