"A true story of courage and human dignity."
The Elephant Man
Movie1980•2sa 4dk•star8.0(3,987)•trending_up6
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Director:David Lynch
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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StatusReleased
Release DateOctober 9, 1980
Release Dates
United Arab Emirates:
Physical - Apr 6, 2020
Argentina:
Theatrical - Dec 11, 1980 (+13)
Australia:
Theatrical - Jan 16, 1981 (M)
Brazil:
Limited - Feb 21, 2025 (10)
Theatrical - Dec 22, 1980 (10)
Canada:
Theatrical - Oct 10, 1980 (14A)
Runtime2sa 4dk
Budget$5,000,000
Revenue$26,000,000
Profit$21,000,000
Origin CountryUnited States
Original LanguageEnglish
Spoken LanguagesEnglish
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David Lynch on Mel Brooks & THE ELEPHANT MAN | Special Feature (Excerpt)
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David Lynch: Mel Brooks Is the Guy Who Put Me on the Map
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Emotional scene from THE ELEPHANT MAN
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