The Elephant Man
A true story of courage and human dignity.
1980 2 hours 4 minutes
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.
9th October 1980
45 years ago
2 hours 4 minutes
Finishes at 5:50am
$5,000,000 ($21,203,000 today)
Revenue $26,000,000
Nominated for 8 Oscars. 11 wins & 22 nominations total
8.2/10
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