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The Elephant Man

"A true story of courage and human dignity."

8.0/ 10 · 4K votes
1980-10-09
2h 4m
EN
Released

Storyline

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.

Budget

$5M

Box Office

$26M

Production

Brooksfilms

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