
The Elephant Man
“The Elephant Man,” directed by David Lynch, is a poignant drama based on the true story of Joseph Merrick, a severely disfigured man in 19th-century London. The film explores themes of humanity, dignity, and compassion as Merrick forms an unlikely friendship with a kind-hearted doctor who helps him navigate a society that initially views him as a curiosity.
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Director: David Lynch
Actors: Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins, Freddie Jones, Hannah Gordon, Helen Ryan, John Gielgud, John Hurt, John Standing, Michael Elphick, Wendy Hiller
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Company: Brooksfilms
Awards: Top rated movie #159 | Nominated for 8 Oscars, 11 wins & 22 nominations total
Budget: $5,000,000
Worldwide Gross: $26,028,672
Duration:
2h 4minRelease: 1980
Release Date: 1980-10-09
IMDb: 8.2
TMDB: 8.0
Rotten Tomatoes: 92%
Metacritic: 78
FilmAffinity: 8.1