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Dr. Frederic Treves (Anthony Hopkins) discovers Joseph (John) Merrick (John Hurt) in a sideshow. Born with a congenital disorder, Merrick uses his disfigurement to earn a living as the "Elephant Man." Treves brings Merrick into his home, discovering that his rough exterior hides a refined soul, and that Merrick can teach the stodgy British upper class of the time a lesson about dignity. Merrick becomes the toast of London and charms a caring actress (Anne Bancroft) before his death at 27.

1980 · 2h 3m
  • 91%
Director David Lynch

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The Elephant Man

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Dr. Frederic Treves (Anthony Hopkins) discovers Joseph (John) Merrick (John Hurt) in a sideshow. Born with a congenital disorder, Merrick uses his disfigurement to earn a living as the "Elephant Man." Treves brings Merrick into his home, discovering that his rough exterior hides a refined soul, and that Merrick can teach the stodgy British upper class of the time a lesson about dignity. Merrick becomes the toast of London and charms a caring actress (Anne Bancroft) before his death at 27.

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Average 8.6
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Rotten 6

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Studio
The Criterion Collection
Released
1980
Run Time
2 hr 3 min
Rated
Unrated
Content Advisories
Horror, Sexual Content, Alcohol Consumption, Graphic Violence, Smoking or Tobacco Use, Mild Horror, Religiously Sensitive, Sexual Violence, Language, Criminal Activity, Violence
Regions of Origin
United States, United Kingdom
© 1980 BROOKS FILMS LIMITED

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Original Audio
English, English (United Kingdom)
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English (United States) (AAC)

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English (United States) (SDH)