8
51.17

Director

Stuart Craig

Writers

Hugh Scaife

Cast

Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Freddie Jones, Tom Holland,Jake Gyllenhaal,Zendaya

Plot

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.

The Elephant Man 1980-10-09

Drama History

BUDGET - $5,000,000.00

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.

CREW
Anne V. Coates
Editing
David Lynch
Directing
David Lynch
Writing
Patricia Norris
Costume & Make-Up
Freddie Francis
Camera
John Morris
Sound