The Elephant Man (1980)

Directed by David Lynch

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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.

Genre: Drama, History

Language: en

Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom

Production

Cinematographer: Freddie Francis · Composer: John Morris · Editor: Anne V. Coates · Production Design: Stuart Craig

Production: Brooksfilms

Budget: $5.0M

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