The Elephant Man
Description
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.
Stars
Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller
Runtime
124 minutes
Release Date
October 9, 1980
Rating
8.0/10 (3,858 votes)