The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

2h 4m 1980 Drama, History United States of America
Budget: $5,000,000 Revenue: $26,000,000

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.

Director

David Lynch

Writer

David Lynch, Eric Bergren, Christopher De Vore