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The Elephant Man

The Elephant Man

1980

8.034

(3.4K)

Duration

2h 4m

Premiere

October 9, 1980

Budget

$5,000,000

Gross worldwide

$26,000,000

Genres

Drama, History

Trailer

Description

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.

Production

Brooksfilms

Brooksfilms

Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures