The Elephant Man
Overview
A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily-disfigured and mistreated young man working as a sideshow freak, who gradually reveals his capacity for kindness, intelligence and sophistication.
Details
Director
David Lynch
Cast
Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins, Freddie Jones, Hannah Gordon, Helen Ryan, John Gielgud, John Hurt, John Standing, Michael Elphick, Wendy Hiller
Country
United States
Release Year
1980
Runtime:
2h 4m
Budget:
26,078,397 USD
Release Date:
1980-10-10
Awards:
Top rated movie #160 | Nominated for 8 Oscars, 11 wins & 22 nominations total
Tagline:
A true story of courage and human dignity.
