About this movie
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.
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The Elephant Man
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Quick facts
Year
1980
Runtime
2h 4m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.0/10
Votes
3,942
Genre
Drama, History
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$5.0M
Cast
friendship
london, england
escape
nurse
exploitation
biography
based on true story
tragedy
hospital
black and white
period drama
social injustice
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Questions about The Elephant Man
How long is The Elephant Man?
The Elephant Man has a runtime of 2h 4m (2 hours and 4 minutes).
Who directed The Elephant Man?
The Elephant Man was directed by David Lynch and released in 1980.
What genre is The Elephant Man?
The Elephant Man is a Drama, History film (1980).
Who stars in The Elephant Man?
The cast of The Elephant Man includes Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller.
What is the TMDB rating for The Elephant Man?
The Elephant Man has a TMDB rating of 8.0/10 based on 3,942 votes.
