The Elephant Man
Drama, History | 1980-10-09 | United States of America
8.0 / 10
$5,000,000
$26,000,000
124 min.
A true story of courage and human dignity.
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.
Brooksfilms
Paramount Pictures
