The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man (1980) is a history drama, directed by David Lynch. It stars Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt. The film is based on a true story. The 124-minute film holds an audience score of 8/10.
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What The Elephant Man Is 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 sensitivity. Based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London.
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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 sensitivity.
Where can I watch The Elephant Man?
The Elephant Man is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Elephant Man?
The Elephant Man runs for 124 minutes (2h 4m).
When did The Elephant Man come out?
The Elephant Man was released in 1980.
Who directed The Elephant Man?
The Elephant Man was directed by David Lynch.
Who stars in The Elephant Man?
The Elephant Man stars Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud.
What is The Elephant Man's rating?
The Elephant Man holds 8.2/10 on IMDb and 8.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 86 out of 100.
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