The Elephant Man
Genres
Drama
History
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.
Details
Budget
$5000000
Revenue
$26000000
Runtime
124 min
Release Date
1980-10-09
Status
Released
Vote Count
3663
Vote Average
8
Cast
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