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The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man (1980)

PG
10/02/1980 (US)
02h 04m

A true story of courage and human dignity.

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.

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Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Frederick Treves

John Hurt

John Hurt

John Merrick

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Mrs Kendal

John Gielgud

John Gielgud

Carr Gomm

Wendy Hiller

Wendy Hiller

Mothershead

Michael Elphick

Michael Elphick

Night Porter

Hannah Gordon

Hannah Gordon

Mrs Treves

Helen Ryan

Helen Ryan

Princess Alex

Media

Official 40th Anniversary Restoration Trailer
Official Trailer
Emotional scene from THE ELEPHANT MAN
Clip
Reveal
First 10 Minutes [4K Remastered]
Interview with John Hurt
Mark Kermode reviews The Elephant Man | BFI Player
In conversation with... The Elephant Man producer Jonathan Sanger

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