The Elephant Man
"A true story of courage and human dignity."
Originally released in 1980. The Elephant Man is a drama/history film. directed by David Lynch. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, and Anne Bancroft
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 9, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (3,806 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$26M
5.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $26,000,000
Production Companies
- Brooksfilms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Elephant Man about?
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 sensiti...
Who directed The Elephant Man?
The Elephant Man was directed by David Lynch.
How long is The Elephant Man?
The Elephant Man has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was The Elephant Man released?
The Elephant Man was released on October 9, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Elephant Man?
The main cast of The Elephant Man includes Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller.
Is The Elephant Man worth watching?
The Elephant Man has a user rating of 8.1/10 based on 3,806 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.