The Elephant Man
- Release Year
- 1980
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Genres
- Drama
- History
- Directed By
- David Lynch
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.
