The Elephant Man (1980)
The Elephant Man is a 1980 drama movie directed by David Lynch, with a running time of 2h 4m. It stars Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt and Anne Bancroft.
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.
Where to watch The Elephant Man
Stream: Criterion Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Anthony Hopkins as Frederick Treves
- John Hurt as John Merrick
- Anne Bancroft as Mrs Kendal
- John Gielgud as Carr Gomm
- Wendy Hiller as Mothershead
- Freddie Jones as Bytes
- Michael Elphick as Night Porter
- Hannah Gordon as Mrs Treves
- Helen Ryan as Princess Alex
- John Standing as Fox
- Dexter Fletcher as Bytes' Boy
- Lesley Dunlop as Nora