
About the film

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The Elephant Man
Release Date: October 09, 1980
Year | : | 1980 |
Slogan | : | «I am not an animal! I am a human being! I … am … a man!» |
Genres | : | Drama, History |
Production Companies | : | Brooksfilms, Paramount |
Director | : | David Lynch |
Producers | : | Maggie Cartier, Mel Brooks, Jonathan Sanger, Stuart Cornfeld, Terence A. Clegg |
Writers | : | David Lynch, Eric Bergren, Christopher De Vore, Ashley Montagu |
RunTime | : | 124 mins. |
Budget | : | 5000000 |
Revenue | : | 26010864 |
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.
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Trailer: The Elephant Man (1980) - Trailer HD 1080p
Clip: THE ELEPHANT MAN [4K Remastered] - First 10 Minutes
Teaser: THE ELEPHANT MAN - Official 40th Anniversary Restoration Trailer
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