Drama ·History · United States of America · 1980 · 2h 4m

The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man poster
Director
David Lynch
Cast
Anthony Hopkins as Frederick Treves John Hurt as John Merrick Anne Bancroft as Mrs Kendal John Gielgud as Carr Gomm Wendy Hiller as Mothershead Freddie Jones as Bytes
Crew
Freddie Francis — Director of Photography Anne V. Coates — Editor John Morris — Original Music Composer David Lynch — Screenplay Christopher De Vore — Screenplay Eric Bergren — Screenplay
Tagline

A true story of courage and human dignity.

Synopsis

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 The Elephant Man — Official Trailer
Official Trailer youtube.com
Mood & Themes
friendshiplondon, englandescapenurseexploitationbiographybased on true storytragedyhospitalblack and whiteperiod dramasocial injustice
Key Collaborators
David Lynch Director Freddie Francis Director of Photography Anne V. Coates Editor John Morris Original Music Composer David Lynch Screenplay Christopher De Vore Screenplay Eric Bergren Screenplay Jonathan Sanger Producer Mel Brooks Producer Stuart Craig Production Design Patricia Norris Costume Design
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