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The Elephant Man

A true story of courage and human dignity.

★ 8.0 (3717 votes) | 1980 | 2h 4m
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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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date October 9, 1980
  • Budget $5,000,000
  • Revenue $26,000,000
  • Production Brooksfilms

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Emotional scene from THE ELEPHANT MAN
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Reveal
Reveal
First 10 Minutes [4K Remastered]
First 10 Minutes [4K Remastered]
Official 40th Anniversary Restoration Trailer
Official 40th Anniversary Restoration Trailer
Interview with John Hurt
Interview with John Hurt
Mark Kermode reviews The Elephant Man | BFI Player
Mark Kermode reviews The Elephant Man | BFI Player
In conversation with... The Elephant Man producer Jonathan Sanger
In conversation with... The Elephant Man producer Jonathan Sanger
Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Great Directors - David Lynch on "The Elephant Man" and Mel Brooks
Great Directors - David Lynch on "The Elephant Man" and Mel Brooks

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