The Elephant Man
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.
Average Score : 80.45
A true story of courage and human dignity.
Status: Released
Release Date: 1980-10-09
Production Companies Brooksfilms Paramount
Production Countries United States of America,
Run time: 124 minutes
Budget: $5,000,000
Revenue: $26,000,000
