The Elephant Man (1980)
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.
Released: Oct 09, 1980
Runtime: 124 minutes
Stars: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Freddie Jones
Crew: David Lynch (Director), David Lynch (Screenplay), John Morris (Original Music Composer), Freddie Francis (Director of Photography), Anne V. Coates (Editor), Stuart Craig (Production Design)
