
The Elephant Man
- released:1980-10-09
- genres: Drama, History
- duration:124m
- casts: Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller
- Country: United States of America
- Production: Brooksfilms
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.