Movie
The Elephant Man
A true story of courage and human dignity.
19802h 4m★ 8.1DramaHistory
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.
Director
- David Lynch
Writers
- David Lynch
- Christopher De Vore
- Eric Bergren
Producers
- Jonathan Sanger
- Stuart Cornfeld · Executive Producer
Where to watch
Region: US · via JustWatch / TMDBStream
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Top cast
Anthony Hopkins
Frederick Treves
John Hurt
John Merrick
Anne Bancroft
Mrs Kendal
John Gielgud
Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller
Mothershead
Freddie Jones
Bytes
Michael Elphick
Night Porter
Hannah Gordon
Mrs Treves
Helen Ryan
Princess Alex
John Standing
Fox
Dexter Fletcher
Bytes' Boy
Lesley Dunlop
Nora
