
The Elephant Man
"A true story of courage and human dignity."
8.0/102h 4m1980

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.
Genres
DramaHistory
Production Companies
Brooksfilms

Additional Information
Original Title:The Elephant Man
Original Language:English
Status:Released
Budget:$5,000,000
Revenue:$26,000,000