The Elephant Man
“A true story of courage and human dignity.”
1980movie2h 4mReleased
DramaHistory
Director: David Lynch
Budget: $5,000,000 · Revenue: $26,000,000
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.
