The Elephant Man(1980)

Name: The Elephant Man
Genre: History, Drama
Released: 1980-10-09
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 8.047
Cast: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller

A true story of courage and human dignity.

8.0

(3,856 votes)

2h 4m

October 9, 1980

History Drama

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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.

Regista: David Lynch

Sceneggiatori: Christopher De Vore, David Lynch, Eric Bergren