The Elephant Man (1980)

A true story of courage and human dignity.

★ 8.0 2h 4m Drama · History

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.

Director

David Lynch

Cast

Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Freddie Jones, Michael Elphick, Hannah Gordon

Country

United States of America / United Kingdom

Released

October 9, 1980