Quick facts
- Released
- October 9, 1980
- Runtime
- 124 min
- Rating
- PG
- Budget
- $5.0M
- Box office
- $26.0M
- IMDb
- tt0080678
- Country
- United States, United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Brooksfilms
Cast
Anthony Hopkins
Frederick Treves
John Hurt
John Merrick
Anne Bancroft
Mrs Kendal
John Gielgud
Carr Gomm
Wendy Hiller
Mothershead
Freddie Jones
Bytes
Michael Elphick
Night Porter
Hannah Gordon
Mrs Treves
Helen Ryan
Princess Alex
John Standing
Fox
Dexter Fletcher
Bytes' Boy
Lesley Dunlop
Nora
Phoebe Nicholls
Merrick's Mother
Pat Gorman
Fairground Bobby
Claire Davenport
Fat Lady
Orla Pederson
Skeleton Man
Patsy Smart
Distraught Woman
Frederick Treves
Alderman
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Elephant Man about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Elephant Man?
- The Elephant Man was directed by David Lynch.
- Who stars in The Elephant Man?
- The Elephant Man stars Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud.
- When was The Elephant Man released?
- The Elephant Man is a 1980 drama, history film.
- Where can I watch The Elephant Man?
- You can watch The Elephant Man with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.