Movies Confirmed 8.0

The Elephant Man

"A true story of courage and human dignity."

October 9, 1980 2h 4m David Lynch

Drama History

8.0

4,084 votes

2h 4m

Runtime

Popularity

Released 16812 days ago — October 9, 1980

About

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.

Cast

Anthony Hopkins

Frederick Treves

John Hurt

John Merrick

Anne Bancroft

Mrs Kendal

John Gielgud

Carr Gomm

Wendy Hiller

Mothershead

Freddie Jones

Bytes

Michael Elphick

Night Porter

Hannah Gordon

Mrs Treves

Helen Ryan

Princess Alex

John Standing

Fox

Dexter Fletcher

Bytes' Boy

Lesley Dunlop

Nora

Trailer

Release Date

October 9, 1980

Status

Confirmed

Director

David Lynch

Platform / Region

Cinema

Production

Brooksfilms, EMI Films

Budget

$5.0M

Revenue

$26.0M

Language

English

Details

Age Rating: PG
TMDB Status: Released
Writers: David Lynch, Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren
Producers: Jonathan Sanger, Stuart Cornfeld
Composer: John Morris
Cinematography: Freddie Francis
Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages: English

Release Dates by Region

United States · Premiere: October 2, 1980
United States · Theatrical: October 10, 1980
United States · Physical: September 29, 2020

Where to Watch

United States: Rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home | Buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Data by TMDB / JustWatch.

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