The Elephant Man
Completed
"A true story of courage and human dignity."
1980-10-09
8.049
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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.
Editor
Anne V. Coates
Director
David Lynch
Screenplay
David Lynch
Costume Design
Patricia Norris
Director of Photography
Freddie Francis
Original Music Composer
John Morris
exploitation biography based on true story hospital black and white curiosity sideshow disfigurement deformed criterion physical deformity freak 19th century dignity
Status
ReleasedRevenue
$26,000,000Budget
$5,000,000Countries
- United States of America
Companies
- Brooksfilms
- Paramount Pictures
