The ultimate outcast
In 1884 London, a doctor (Anthony Hopkins) ...
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.
Released
Oct 9, 1980
2h 4m
Drama, History
80%
The Elephant Man
Brooksfilms, Paramount Pictures
David Lynch
$5,000,000
$26,000,000
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.