The Elephant Man
"A true story of courage and human dignity."
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.
| Release Date | October 9, 1980 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | The Elephant Man | |
| Runtime | 2h 4min | |
| Budget | $5,000,000 | |
| Revenue | $26,000,000 | |
| Language | English | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | United States of America | |
| Production Companies | BrooksfilmsParamount Pictures | |