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    The Elephant Man

    8.0(3717)
    2h 4m
    1980-10-09
    EN

    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.

    Trailer

    Cast

    Anthony Hopkins image
    Frederick TrevesAnthony Hopkins
    John Hurt image
    John MerrickJohn Hurt
    Anne Bancroft image
    Mrs KendalAnne Bancroft
    John Gielgud image
    Carr GommJohn Gielgud
    Wendy Hiller image
    MothersheadWendy Hiller
    Freddie Jones image
    BytesFreddie Jones
    Michael Elphick image
    Night PorterMichael Elphick
    Hannah Gordon image
    Mrs TrevesHannah Gordon
    Helen Ryan image
    Princess AlexHelen Ryan
    John Standing image
    FoxJohn Standing
    Dexter Fletcher image
    Bytes' BoyDexter Fletcher
    Lesley Dunlop image
    NoraLesley Dunlop
    Phoebe Nicholls image
    Merrick's MotherPhoebe Nicholls
    Pat Gorman image
    Fairground BobbyPat Gorman
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    Fat LadyClaire Davenport
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    Skeleton ManOrla Pederson
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    Distraught WomanPatsy Smart
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    AldermanFrederick Treves
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    Fire EaterStromboli
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    HodgesRichard Hunter

    Details

    Status
    Released
    Budget
    $5,000,000
    Revenue
    $26,000,000
    Production Companies
    Brooksfilms
    Tagline
    "A true story of courage and human dignity."